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Catherine French

Santa Barbara Breakwall and Walkway Get a Facelift
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Santa Barbara Breakwall and Walkway Get a Facelift

Byline: Catherine French SANTA BARBARA — On most days, the popular waterfront walkway attached to the breakwall at Santa Barbara Harbor is bustling with tourists and locals who enjoy taking

Eighth Annual Yachts of Love Regatta Raises $130,000
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Eighth Annual Yachts of Love Regatta Raises $130,000

Byline: Catherine French SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Yacht Club hosted 29 sailboats and more than 100 on-the-water spectators Sept. 9 for the eighth annual Yachts of Love Charity Regatta, benefiting

Fame Sweeps Fleet in McNish Classic Yacht Race
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Fame Sweeps Fleet in McNish Classic Yacht Race

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — July 28 marked the 35th annual running of the McNish Classic Yacht Race, sponsored by Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club. Twenty-six wooden yachts started

Boat Hits Breakwater, Then Sinks at County Dock
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Boat Hits Breakwater, Then Sinks at County Dock

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — According to Channel Islands Harbor Patrol officers, a 36-foot powerboat collided with a detached breakwater at 4:50 a.m. June 26, while attempting to

Commission Approves Ventura Harbor Development
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Commission Approves Ventura Harbor Development

Byline: Catherine French VENTURA — Since the early 1990s, the Ventura Port District has worked to find a feasible way to develop a large vacant parcel of land on Ventura

Fed Dredging Fund Cuts Threaten Ventura Harbor
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Fed Dredging Fund Cuts Threaten Ventura Harbor

Byline: Catherine French VENTURA — Due to the rising cost of dredging, the Ventura Port District has already had to make up a shortfall of $1.5 million to support annual

New Yacht Club to Open in CI Harbor, June 30
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New Yacht Club to Open in CI Harbor, June 30

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — The newest yacht club in the area, The Yacht Club, will celebrate its grand opening June 30. The brand-new club will be open

Safe Boating Expo Coming to CI Harbor May 12
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Safe Boating Expo Coming to CI Harbor May 12

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — Ever wanted to take a ride on a Coast Guard cutter or rescue vessel? Well, you can — at this year’s Safe Boating