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Catherine French

Channel Islands Landing Ready to Reopen
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Channel Islands Landing Ready to Reopen

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — A grand reopening is planned this month for the completely revamped Channel Islands Landing Marina and Boatyard, located at 3821 Victoria Ave., on

Small Team Faces Big Racing Competition
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Small Team Faces Big Racing Competition

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — Practicing on a Wednesday afternoon in the main basin, the small but powerful California State University, Channel Islands team of collegiate sailors demonstrated

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Santa Cruz Island’s Historic Windmill Rebuilt

Byline: Catherine French SANTA CRUZ ISLAND — For many years, the Scorpion Ranch windmill has been a landmark for boaters, directing their approach into Scorpion Anchorage. Now, boaters will see

Channel Islands Boating Center Construction Begins
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Channel Islands Boating Center Construction Begins

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — A crowd of more than 200 attended a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 14 for the new Channel Islands Boating Center, on the west side

New Guest Docks Set for Peninsula Park
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New Guest Docks Set for Peninsula Park

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — Plans for a new transient/guest boater dock, new slips and new restroom/shower facilities have received approval from the California Coastal Commission, and if

Era Ends, New One Begins at Santa Rosa Island
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Era Ends, New One Begins at Santa Rosa Island

Byline: Catherine French SANTA ROSA ISLAND — A visit to Santa Rosa Island is like a step back in time, to the Southern California of centuries past. With nearly 160

Maritime Museum Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Maritime Museum Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

Byline: Catherine French CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR — In August 2010, a banner was raised at the planned new location of the Ventura County Maritime Museum, on the harbor’s west side.