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Will Oceanside Change Its Slip Transfer Policy?
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Will Oceanside Change Its Slip Transfer Policy?

Byline: Taylor Hill OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Harbor and Beaches Advisory Committee is bringing up the touchy topic of boat slip transfers at its Sept. 27 meeting, leading many boaters

Backyard Boat Builder Sued by City
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Backyard Boat Builder Sued by City

Byline: Taylor Hill NEWPORT BEACH – Master shipwright Dennis Holland, who had been the target of a Newport Beach city ordinance ordering an end to long-term boat construction projects in

Jetpack Flier to Attempt Catalina Crossing
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Jetpack Flier to Attempt Catalina Crossing

Byline: Taylor Hill NEWPORT BEACH — Crossing the Catalina Channel by air is not a new endeavor — in fact, it’s 100 years old. And in celebration of the 100th

Cheyenne’s Underwater Adventure Still on Hold
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Cheyenne’s Underwater Adventure Still on Hold

Byline: Taylor Hill NEWPORT BEACH — Nearly 18 months after billionaire Richard Branson’s announcement of the deep-sea exploration expedition Virgin Oceanic, the project still hasn’t left Newport Harbor. With Branson

Plastic Catamaran Gets a Long-Distance Tow
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Plastic Catamaran Gets a Long-Distance Tow

Byline: Taylor Hill In 2010, Plastiki, a 60-foot catamaran constructed out of 12,500 plastic 2-liter bottles, made an 8,000-mile journey across the Pacific Ocean in an effort to raise awareness

French Hydrofoil Sets Record on San Francisco Bay
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French Hydrofoil Sets Record on San Francisco Bay

Byline: Taylor Hill LOS ANGELES — After watching the long-range weather forecasts for more than a month, team l’Hydroptere DCNS and its 60-foot trimaran foiler decided to hold off on

Coastal Cleanup Day Coming Sept. 15
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Coastal Cleanup Day Coming Sept. 15

Byline: Taylor Hill California’s miles of coastline provide ample recreational activities for locals and visitors alike, and after a summer of enjoying the sandy beaches, boaters and beachgoers can give

Wreckage from Sailboat Sunk in Ensenada Race Revealed
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Wreckage from Sailboat Sunk in Ensenada Race Revealed

Byline: Taylor Hill SAN DIEGO — Months removed from the tragic sailboat crash that occurred during the annual Newport-to-Ensenada Race last April, sailors and boaters have been speculating about what