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California boating

S.S. Point Reyes
State/National/World

Are abandoned vessels problematic in Southern California?

STATEWIDE—California is one of the largest boating destinations in the country, coming in fourth place. More than 772,000 people have registered recreational vessels, which sparks the question: What happens when

Standing Watch
Standing Watch

California Boating: How Large is its Wake?

STATEWIDE—California’s boaters weren’t happy when Gov. Jerry Brown downgraded the state’s independent boating agency to a division within the Department of Parks and Recreation in 2012. Frustrations were at a