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Bug Repellents
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Debugging a boat

SAN DIEGO — Have I mentioned that I hate bugs? I truly loathe ants, cockroaches and other creepy-crawlies that invade homes and boats. Harmless bugs are welcome outside – just

Oil Spill
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Dealing with fuel spills

SAN DIEGO — The knock on our hull came early one morning. A fuel slick was spreading on our dock, engulfing our boat. Were we the source of the spill?

Paddleboards Obscuring Marina Pathway
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When things go wrong at the marina

SAN DIEGO — Have you noticed the similarities between marinas and apartment houses: the constantly changing cast of characters, occasional high drama and emotional interpersonal disputes, complaints about management and

Boating Manuals
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Winter maintenance projects

SAN DIEGO — Now that the holidays are over and cooler temperatures have arrived, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the coming boating season and attend to needed maintenance

Storm-Damaged Boats
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Winterizing your boat, SoCal style

SAN DIEGO —Our mild SoCal climate, with temperatures in the 90s in November and 80s in December and only a hint of rain, can be deceptive, deluding us harsh winter

Oyster Farms
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Nurturing an oyster nursery in San Diego Bay

SAN DIEGO — With California again ablaze and so much disturbing current news, it’s sometimes hard to find an upbeat topic for what should be a festive season. Fortunately I