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Harbor Bin
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On dock carts and other pet peeves

SAN DIEGO — Why do some boaters think it’s their right to keep a dock cart by their boat, even after they’ve off-loaded their luggage, groceries or whatever else, leaving

Sylvia Bate-Swall
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A life on the water, well lived

SAN DIEGO — Have you encountered Sylvia Bate-Swall? I recently enjoyed hearing this vibrant, vigorous 85-year-old speak to Point Loma’s La Playa Trails Association about the Port of San Diego’s

Returning to the U.S. from a boating excursion
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Easing your boat’s re-entry to the U.S.

SAN DIEGO — Boating in nearby foreign waters is one of the glories of SoCal boating. Yet for some boaters just the thought of clearing Customs when returning to the

Safe Boating Precautions
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Spruce up your boat for spring

SAN DIEGO — Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s time to slough off winter doldrums and return to your boat. If you’ve spent the last few months land-bound, you

Joining a Yacht Club
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Why join a yacht club?

SAN DIEGO — Are you considering joining a yacht club? While there are numerous benefits to belonging to a yacht club, there are serious issues to examine before taking the

Non-slip eating utensils
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Faux Pas: Avoid these boating errors

SAN DIEGO — As boaters we usually gain knowledge from family, friends or professional instructors. As we continue boating, we soon learn from our own experiences – including occasional mishaps.