Discarded fishing lines can harm the environment and get tangled up around marine animals and birds, which can cause injuries, impaired movement, and, in some cases, fatalities. It can also
The more we streamline and centralize our vessels’ myriad navigation and propulsion systems in one place, either in the pilot house or in the nav station below decks, the safer
As soon as we drop anchor at Catalina Island, inevitably, someone has to go to the bathroom – including me! But the last thing we want is to sully the
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the 3rd annual “International Marine Service Technician Week,” scheduled for April 22-26. The week is dedicated to recognizing marine service professionals’ exceptional
A preseason ritual for many North American recreational boaters, Vessel Safety Checks have become part of the spring commissioning process. A vessel safety check involves examining a boat’s equipment to
The action of a fishing lure refers to the movement or behavior that the lure exhibits in the water when it is retrieved or manipulated by the angler. Lure
The left side of a boat is called “port” due to maritime tradition and nautical conventions. An easy way to remember this is that there are four letters in both
The 2024-2025 California Yacht Brokers Association Board of Directors were installed mid-January with newly elected Board Members Dean West, James Murrell and Charles Ullman succeeding retiring Board Members Mik Maquire,
