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September 11, 2025

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2025 Spiny Lobster Season

The California spiny lobster is an important species in both recreational and commercial fisheries, valued for its firm, sweet tail meat and the challenge of catching it. The 2025/26 recreational

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Marine Cordage for Best Performance

No matter what type or size of boat you own, safety on the water largely comes down to the quality of cordage, or “line,” employed on your decks. Though this

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A Boater’s Guide to Navigation Lights

There’s a well-worn phrase among seasoned boaters that goes, “Red over white, fishing at night,” and while it may sound like maritime poetry, it’s actually a simple mnemonic grounded in

Catalina Connection

35th Annual Buccaneer Days Invades Two Harbors

Grab your cutlass, hoist the Jolly Roger, and dust off your best peg leg — Buccaneer Days returns to Two Harbors, Catalina Island for its 35th year, promising four days

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From Salt to Sip: Desalination for Southern California Boaters

For mariners on long voyages, securing enough fresh water has long been a fundamental concern. Today, desalination technology has turned that challenge into a convenience, allowing boaters to convert seawater