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Catherine French

Tall Ship Institute Expands Its Boat-Building Center
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Tall Ship Institute Expands Its Boat-Building Center

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — A ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 24 that included local dignitaries marked a major expansion to the American Tall Ship Institute’s boat-building program. The

Reduced Funds for Dredging = More Shoaling
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Reduced Funds for Dredging = More Shoaling

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — Dredging began Jan. 4 in the entrance channel here, and it is scheduled to be completed on Feb. 10. However, according to Harbormaster

Missing Camper Found Dead on Santa Cruz Island
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Missing Camper Found Dead on Santa Cruz Island

Byline: Catherine French SANTA CRUZ ISLAND — A search was begun for an island camper — 23-year old Christopher Anthony Mondiek from Dublin, Ohio — when he didn’t arrive at

Channel Islands Boating Center Nears Completion
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Channel Islands Boating Center Nears Completion

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — Previously known as the Boating Instruction and Safety Center, the new Channel Islands Boating Center at Harbor Boulevard and Blue Fin Circle is

Channel Islands Landing Marina Makeover Completed
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Channel Islands Landing Marina Makeover Completed

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — Since completing Phase 1 of an $8.5 million revamp on May 5, Channel Islands Landing Marina and Boatyard, at 3821 Victoria Ave., has

Panga vs. USCG Incident Closes Santa Cruz Island
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Panga vs. USCG Incident Closes Santa Cruz Island

Byline: Catherine French SANTA CRUZ ISLAND — By now, just about every news service has reported on what happened near Santa Cruz Island, in Channel Islands National Park, during the

Channel Islands Maritime Museum Opens
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Channel Islands Maritime Museum Opens

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — Under sunny skies, a large crowd of visitors, guests, museum staff members and docents celebrated the grand opening of the Channel Islands Maritime

Lady Anglers -- Reeling in the Fun
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Lady Anglers — Reeling in the Fun

Byline: Catherine French VENTURA — While the Gold Coast Lady Anglers is a saltwater fishing club based in Ventura and open to women of all ages and skill levels, at