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Coma Survivor Attempts to Beat His Record from Catalina to Newport Beach

NEWPORT BEACH— On Sunday, Aug. 20, Matthew Thomas – a coma survivor who was once given a five percent chance of living – will once again pedal his hydro bike

Katherine Clements August 18, 2023

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Positive Matters, Praying, Pedaling, and Cursing

NEWPORT BEACH— On Aug. 20, Matthew Thomas, a coma survivor, took to the ocean once again to re-do his record-breaking 2011 journey. In 2011 Thomas crossed from Catalina to

Katherine Clements September 8, 2022

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Coma Survivor and Traumatic Brain Injury Advocate to Pedal from Catalina to Newport Harbor on a Hydrobike

NEWPORT BEACH— On August 20, Matthew Thomas – a coma survivor who was once given a five percent chance of life– will pedal his hydrobike (essentially a bicycle on pontoons)

Katherine Clements August 19, 2022

Matthew Thomas

Coma Survivor Attempts to Beat His Record from Catalina to Newport Beach

Positive Matters, Praying, Pedaling, and Cursing

Coma Survivor and Traumatic Brain Injury Advocate to Pedal from Catalina to Newport Harbor on a Hydrobike

News Briefs

On the Waterline with Jaiar

CDFW Extends Crab Trap Restrictions and Delays Commercial Dungeness Season Amid Whale Protection and Safety Concerns

Recreational Boating and Fishing Anchor the Nation’s Outdoor Recreation Economy

Battling the Wind and Waves: My Seasickness Survival Guide

Greg Helms Highlights Santa Barbara Channel’s Leadership in Coastal Conservation at SBMM Speaker Series

Progress Continues on Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project

Secrets of the Most Accurate LOP on Earth: A Guide to Navigating with Confidence

Stay Grounded — Mastering the Art of Anchoring

Sailing Tip: Mastering the Storm Trysail for Safe Winter Sailing

For the Sailor’s Gear Bag

Anchors and Anchoring Systems

Port of Hueneme and Port of Paita Forge Sister Port Partnership to Drive Innovation and Sustainability

Avalon Beautiful: Enhancing Catalina Island for Generations

Port of San Diego Appoints Scott Chadwick as New President and CEO

Vendée Globe Update: Records Falling as Racers Adapt