When most visitors picture Santa Barbara, they imagine palm-lined beaches, red-tile roofs, and sunsets melting into the Pacific. But just steps from the public boat launch along Cabrillo Boulevard sits
For generations, boating safety has depended on what mariners could see, hear, and predict using experience, intuition, and local knowledge. Weather forecasts were often generalized, navigation hazards were static, and
I never imagined I’d be this excited about a sportfishing show, but somewhere along the way the world of boating and angling completely pulled me in. Like so many anglers,
Every angler in California has heard the question at some point: “Do you have your fishing license?” For some, it feels routine. For others, it’s something remembered only after arriving
For one day each year, the waters of Avalon Harbor open to scuba divers with a mission that goes far beyond recreation. On Feb. 21, 2026, the 44th Annual Avalon
Featuring professional insight from the California Division of Boating and Waterways Most boaters know to exchange insurance information after an incident on the water, but far fewer realize that even
REDONDO BEACH — In harbors up and down the Southern California coast, a quiet conservation effort is taking place just beneath the docks. Inside floating net pens tied to marina
Part 2: What Anchor Is Right for Your Boat? Matching Type to Bottom Anchoring is one of the most fundamental skills in boating, yet it remains one of the most
