Long Beach Yacht Leads Transpac Tight Break for First
In the Trans-Pac from Los Angeles to Honolulu two tight displacement yachts vie for the lead. Drifter from Long Beach Yacht Club grabbed elapsed time with Merlin close behind. Windward Passage and Kinton sit near the front as the field aims to beat the 1971 record of Windward Passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Honolulu
Harry Moloshev
Drifter
Long Beach Yacht Club
Bill Lee
Merlin
Jim Kilroy
Kinton
Mark Johnson
Windward Passage
Crabby
Raytime
Long Beach
Lake Perris campground opens with new facilities
The California Department of Parks and Recreation opened the first Lake Perris campground with 8 tent spaces and 162 RV sites, all first come first served during the holiday weekend. The site will use Ticketron for space reservations as more beach facilities expand capacity to about 8,000 beachgoers daily on the north side of the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Lake Perris
Ticketron
Moreno
Perris
Regatta Planned at Marin Stadium Amid Local Debate
Donnell Culpepper notes support for a Labor Day speedboat regatta sponsored by Pilot Club of Lop Beach and Southern Californias Speedboat Association at Marin Stadium. He argues for allowing speedboat use while opposing PSA flights and motorcycles, citing the stadium as Western U.S. waterway premier. California leads in licensed sport anglers with 2.3 million licensees in 1976 and $18 million in revenue from licenses and permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drag Boat Association
Stadi
Raig Ani
Pilot Club
Lop, Beach
Southern
Californi Speedboat Association
Labor da
PSA
Marin
U.S
California
U.S. Fish and Wildlit Service
Californa
Texas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Montana
Tennessee
Transpac Fleet Seeks Record Pace toward Honolulu
Five of 66 boats race toward Honolulu in the Transpacific Yacht Race aiming to break the elapsed time record set by Windward Passage. Windward Passage sits third with Kialoa and Drifter nearby as spinnakers set and winds rise, while Merlin and Ragtime challenge in Division 1. Safe Boating Week follows with emphasis on proper charts and weather data to prevent accidents and protect lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Robert Johnson
Lahaina Yacht Club
Merlin
Drifter
Diamond Head
United States Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA promotes boating safety and publications for navigation
The NOAA notes year round services for boaters including updated color charts and more NOAA weather radio stations. It offers three publications for safe navigation with ordering details and prices. Jack Hanna of Long Beach wins at the Wet Set Open in Barstow with top marks in the Sr. Men’s division and overall crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOAA
Commerce Department
National Ocean Survey
NOAAY
Riverdale
Marine Weather Services
National Weather Service
U. S
Jack Hanna
Long Beach
Berkeley
Barstow
Hanna
American Water Sk Association
Week's trout plants in many lakes and streams statewide
The Department of Fish and Game plans restocking this week with catchable trout in numerous lakes and streams across multiple counties. Read lists include Angeles, Green Valley, Jenks Lakes, Bridgeport area lakes, and several creeks and rivers such as Convict and Kern River regions with numerous named sites and locations.
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Department of Fish and Game
Bridgeport
Convict
Ellery
George
Sandy
Mamie
Mary
Rock Creek
Sassisbay
Mammeth
Twin
Virginie
Lott
Buckeye
Ogséman
Green
Hilton
Hot
Leavitt
Leevipily
Main
South Fork
Mammoth
Mill
Mette
Reverse
Robinson
Tarn’s Place
Rork Creek Lake
Owen River
Benton Crossing
Grad Bip
Walker
Chris Fin
Enviestaws
Sapors Srkipe
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Falcon
BE & Oil
Atthl Broadway
Cerritos Downey Whitkier
Long Beach Yacht
Transpac
West
West Long Beach Lions Club
Helen Keller
Lions International
Lions
West Long Beach Lions
West Long Beach Boys Club
Silverada Park
Boys Club Building Fund
Stephens
Webster
Southern California Eye Foundation
John Tracy Clinic
Westside Boys Club
Southern California Speedboat Club
Donnell Culpepper
Sy As ‘Sounders
UY A Craic
Craig
SANYO
neDash
Jill
Neste
Fullauto
Lete
Anstall
Aleasure
Bankamericard Financing
Ha Radios
Cherry Ave
Coning
Kialoa
Santa Cruz VG
Harry Moloscho
LBYC
William White
Bill Pasquini
Kinloa
John B. Kilroy
Usdbs
Fishin
Bent
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