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John Steinbeck’s Legendary Boat, Western Flyer, Docks in San Diego as a Floating Classroom

John Steinbeck’s legendary fishing boat, Western Flyer, is set to dock in San Diego this spring, offering visitors a rare opportunity to step aboard a vessel that played a key

Katherine Clements March 13, 2025

State/National/World

Western Flyer, chartered boat that led to John Steinbeck’s “The Log From the Sea of Cortez,” seeing restorations

MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — If all goes as planned, the boat that took John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts on their expedition to the Sea of Cortez will come

Devon Warren January 17, 2018

The Phenomenon of California Grunion Runs

Newport Beach Unveils Updated State Fire Hazard Maps for Public Review

Riding the Tidal Wave: Unlocking Fishing Success Through Tidal Mastery

Size Matters: Choosing the Right Hook for the Job

Dana Wharf Captain Tommy White Retires After 47 Years on the Water

Literally Everything You Need to Know About Newport Harbor

Toxic Algae Bloom Disrupts Central Coast: Marine Mammals Suffer as Oceans Shift

Dock, Dine, and Drink: Newport Harbor

Catalina Island Health Requests $2.8 Million Advance from City of Avalon

BoatUS Raises Concerns Over Proposed NOAA Budget and Staff Reductions

Free 2025 Oil Spill Response Workshops Open to Marinas and Yacht Clubs

Featured Catch: Winner Winner!

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