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Chafing Gear for Dock Line Protection

Chafing gear may not be the flashiest piece of equipment on a boat, but it’s one of the most important. It serves as the quiet guardian between the elements, the

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Fog Season Brings Safety Reminder

Each year as Southern California moves deeper into the late fall and winter months, familiar marine conditions return to the coastline. Cool mornings, gentle offshore breezes and lingering humidity often

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A Floating Christmas

Long before coastal harbors glowed with parade lights and marina gatherings became part of California’s holiday season, Christmas at sea was a quieter and far more rugged affair. Ship logs

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Understanding Harmonic Vibrations

As Southern California enters the quieter boating months, many vessels spend more time tied securely to their slips than they do running through open water. This seasonal slowdown gives boaters

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Bill Varney’s 2026 Sportfishing Calendar is Back

Southern California anglers can look forward to another year of tides, tips, and tradition with the release of the 2026 Bill Varney Sportfishing Calendar. The twelve-month calendar has become a

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Bizarre Facts: The Morgana Effect

Morgana (noun): From the Italian “Fata Morgana,” meaning “Fairy Morgan.” Definition: A term derived from the name Morgan le Fay, the enchantress of Arthurian legend, used to describe a complex