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Landing a Giant

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eCatalina.com AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Bob Auerbach is in interesting guy.  He has chartered Afishinados to fish Catalina Island during family vacations here for a number of years.  He has a couple of sons and they often have a friend or two along for the ride.  Bob is a fisherman.  He knows how to fish and has caught his share of trophies.  He is an unselfish guy and so when he charters us he is always trying to put his sons on the fish.  Trouble is, fishing isn’t what it used to be, so for a number of years now we have not scored well on the glory fish. Continue Reading......
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RBOC Calls for EPA to Adopt New Copper Standards

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The Log By: Ambrosia Brody SACRAMENTO -- The boater advocacy group Recreational Boaters of California (RBOC) has issued a “Call to Arms,” asking boaters to contact their elected representatives in the California Senate and Assembly. The organization seeks legislators’ support for EPA adoption of new standards for dissolved copper in saltwater -- a move that could allow continued safe use of copper-based hull paints on recreational boats. RBOC hopes the U.S. EPA Office of Water will be convinced to complete its review of the Copper Marine Biotic Ligand Model (BLM) for metals in saltwater, as soon as possible. The RBOC’s “Call to Arms” comes after the U.S. EPA announced that the BLM is on its “priority list” for completion for next year. Continue Reading......
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What’s New on Catalina Island?

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The Log By: Ambrosia Brody CATALINA ISLAND -- While summer temperatures will hit triple digits at inland communities this season, boaters can find respite from the heat on Catalina Island. Along with those cool island breezes, boating visitors will find a wide array of outdoor concerts, special events, festivals, attractions, hikes and island tours to enjoy here. If you are looking for more than a day getaway, the Santa Catalina Island Co. (SCICo) is offering a new two-night Discover Catalina Package for extended stays. The Discover Catalina Package starts at $410 per person (double occupancy) and includes transportation between Avalon and Two Harbors and two nights’ accommodation at either Avalon’s Pavilion Hotel or a recently renovated vacation casa in Two Harbors -- the three-bedroom Casa Santa Cruz and four-bedroom Casa Santa Rosa on the isthmus. Or, visitors can pair a night at the Hotel Atwater in Avalon with a night at Two Harbors’ Banning House Lodge, a bed and breakfast inn...
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Los Angeles Waterkeeper Celebrates “Swimmable California Day”

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Surfline.com Los Angeles Waterkeeper, in collaboration with California Coastkeeper Alliance, proudly announces that the California Legislature has officially designated July 25, 2013 as Swimmable California Day. In honor of this special occasion, Los Angeles Waterkeeper will be hosting events at fresh water and salt-water locations. Continue Reading......
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International Standouts Post Top Scores for Round 3 of Vans US Open of Surfing

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Surfline.com The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Prime Vans US Open of Surfing opened today's action in peaky two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at South Huntington Beach Pier, completing the non-elimination Round of 24 compliments of some world-class performances from both event favorites and up-and-coming internationals. Jordy Smith (ZAF), 25, posted high scores for the second day in a row, belting a 9.17 and 8.20 for progressive surfing on a pierbowl rights and wedgy lefthander. Smith's efforts would see him secure a Round of 16 berth over C.J. Hobgood (USA), 34, and Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR), 19. Continue Reading......
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PODIUM FINISHERS DETERMINED IN 2013 TRANSPAC

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Honolulu, Hawaii – July 22, 2013 – With about one fourth the fleet still making their final approaches into the finish in today’s light winds, the windows of opportunities have now been closed for anyone to challenge the top three overall finishers in the 2013 Transpac. On the strength of starting in perfect wind conditions, carrying these through the race, and with a comprehensive refit and well-developed performance program on a classic yacht, Matt Brooks’ 1929 Sparkman & Stephens-designed 52-foot wooden yawl Dorade has earned overall victory in this 47th edition of the race, organized by the Transpacific YC and held biennially since 1906. At Thursday evening's award ceremony, Dorade will win the impressive King Kalakaua Trophy as First Corrected Overall Yacht. Continue Reading......
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