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Boater Holiday Gifts
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Post-holiday boat projects

SAN DIEGO — Was this the year you or your nearest and dearest decided to gift your boat with new marine electronics, computers, flat panel displays or an entertainment system?

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Letters/Online Comments

Letters/Online Comments

Re: Gas tax hike survives voter repeal effort (issue Nov. 30-Dec. 14)  California dummies Apparently, the people of California are the dumbest of the dumb. Why else would they keep

Seabreeze Nautical Books and Charts
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The case for paper charts

SAN DIEGO — Perhaps I’m a romantic – or traditionalist – but I’ve always loved paper maps and charts. I learned to read maps by age 4 or 5, since

Leight Star
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Finding generosity and hope amid tragedy

SAN DIEGO—During the holiday season I’m drawn to festive and uplifting topics. With so much recent trauma from never-ending shootings, devastating wildfires and senseless national politics, it’s hard to feel

Catalina Boating
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Returning to Santa Catalina Island

SAN DIEGO — I have a confession: it’s years since Arv and I visited Catalina. Why, when it’s the most popular SoCal boating destination? We love Mexico and heed the

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Being prepared for an emergency – Part II

SAN DIEGO — In my previous column I examined some of the issues that might arise if the captain or main boat operator is suddenly incapacitated because of an accident,

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Letters/Online Comments

Letters/Online Comments

Re: Oh Deer: Catalina Island facing overpopulation of four-legged island dwellers (July 13-26 issue) Hunting is a solution Hunting would be a good way to thin them down. Just do

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