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Phase 2 of Newport’s Lower Bay Dredging Approved

Posted on August 3, 2012 by coastpostadmin2 in Beach and Ocean Recreation, California Coastal Notes of Interest, Coastal Dweller Reference, Orange County | Comments are closed

Taylor Hill | The Log Newport Beach City Council members voted unanimously July 24 to approve additional funds for Newport Harbor’s Lower Bay dredging operation, bringing the project total to $10.4 million. The project will remove more than 550,000 cubic yards of sediment in the process. Read Story...

Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge Seminar Set Aug. 9

Posted on August 3, 2012 by coastpostadmin2 in Beach and Ocean Recreation, California Coastal Notes of Interest, Fishing, San Diego | Comments are closed

The Log Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge Tournament will host its 11th annual Fishing Seminar from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9 at West Marine’s Shelter Island flagship store, at 1250 Rosecrans St. The seminar is free and open to the public. Read More...

Point Fermin Lighthouse Needs an Owner

Posted on August 3, 2012 by coastpostadmin2 in California Coastal Notes of Interest, Coastal Dweller Reference, Los Angeles | Comments are closed

Taylor Hill | The Log Coast Guard officials are working to find a new owner for San Pedro’s Point Fermin Lighthouse. Letters of intent from groups interested in ownership were due July 2, with the final decision expected at the beginning of next year. Read Story...

San Diego Guest Slips to be Reserved Online

Posted on August 3, 2012 by coastpostadmin2 in Boating, California Coastal Notes of Interest, San Diego | Comments are closed

Taylor Hill | The Log Visiting boaters can rest a bit easier as they approach San Diego Bay, as the San Diego Harbor Police’s new online reservation system will give them a “heads up” on guest slip and anchorage availability. Read Story...

Dana Point Harbor 5 mph Zone Expands Past Entrance

Posted on August 3, 2012 by coastpostadmin2 in Boating, California Coastal Notes of Interest, Orange County | Comments are closed

By Taylor Hill, The Log Eight new buoys placed near the Dana Point Harbor entrance have created a larger no-wake zone for boats entering and exiting, slowing boat traffic in an area often congested with stand-up paddleboarders, kayaks and novice sailors. Read Story...

Shelter Island Boat Festival Coming Aug. 4-5

Posted on August 3, 2012 by coastpostadmin2 in Boating, San Diego | Comments are closed

Boaters -- and those interested in becoming boaters -- can head down to San Diego Bay during the Shelter Island Boat Festival, Aug. 4-5, and experience firsthand the history and maritime culture of Shelter Island and the surrounding Point Loma community. Click to The Log for more ...

US Open of Surfing

Posted on August 3, 2012 by coastpostadmin2 in Surfing | Comments are closed

This week Huntington Beach has been hosting the US Open of Surfing. As of Monday, July 30, 2012, surf fans will be able to witness all the action via the events website Nike U.S. Open of Surfing while the latest competition news roundup is a quick way to find out where the surf competition currently stands. Don’t miss Surfline’s great report through images for great shots of all the action. Enjoy!...

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