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A San Diego sportfishing tradition, The Port Of San Diego's Day At The Docks is the West Coast's largest public celebration of sportfishing. Signaling the official start of Southern California's... Full story

Lake Havasu State Park Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 4 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, because Lake Havasu State Park will again be offering free admission to the Windsor 4 event area for the Holid... Full story

Five years have elapsed since the last time Star of India sailed, so the opportunity to join her under sail this November makes this an a more unique experience! The Saturday, Nov.11 and Sunday, Nov.... Full story

Click Here To Add Your Comment A Little Bit Of British Humor https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fTB-i--5ua8 Imagine What They’ll Do To You! Judge Engoron has ordered that Trump and members of his f... Full story

It never fails – every time I’m on the water, be it on a powerboat, and sailboat or paddling I always hear a boater doing a radio check. And frequently, others demonstrating their total lack of unders... Full story

It Will Be Aboard Cabrillo's San Salvador. SAN DIEGO, CA – Maritime Museum of San Diego, with an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels, a... Full story

It never fails – every time I'm on the water, be it on a powerboat, and sailboat or paddling I always hear a boater doing a radio check. And frequently, others demonstrating their total lack of u... Full story

Oh, the views: spectacular! Thank you, Margie Anderson, for some fantastic photos of vistas here in Arizona, and on our "Western Wildlife" page, we salute another incredible photographer, George... Full story

Choose from a social-distancing dinner plus nighttime cruise to watch Bayfront fireworks. Museum extends hours, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for 4th of July holiday. Maritime Museum of San Diego, serving as the... Full story

Visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego for a safe, fun, educational outdoor adventure. They will be open weekends only, Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They've Extended Their Special... Full story

Havasu - NOT IN 2020 -- It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Boat Parade of Lights due to health concerns related to Covid-19. Our primary concern is the health and... Full story

Editor's Note: Each year as Christmas approaches, three sparkling boat parades launch the holiday spirit. Although there are other wonderful and similar events throughout the Southwest, the following... Full story

Still such a beautiful environment (outside of central LA, SFO, etc.), the Sanctuary City Democrat politicians should be jailed for their economic and socialist governing of these cities, and most... Full story

Young anglers ages 6 through 15 are invited to compete in the 17th Annual Young Anglers' Tournament Saturday, August 10th at the Shelter Island Pier, located at 1776 Shelter Island Drive. Anglers of... Full story

Leaving California, by Hal Bray, Special to California Political News and Views.... My wife and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. But like 46% of Bay area residents in a June 2018 Bay Area... Full story

Follow Rum's History And San Diego Connection "Rum, Sailors, Pirates, and Prohibition" - This exhibition of exhibits, artifacts, and 3-D dispays follow San Diego's connection to the history of rum. It... Full story

One of the best fireworks-on-the-water shows in the West is, of course, in San Diego Bay. On July 4 at 9 p.m. the skies light up to celebrate our nation's birth. With four locations, there are plenty... Full story

The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to a Father's Day celebration aboard the schooner Californian or 1542 galleon replica San Salvador. Before the sail each adult receives a delicious... Full story

During the Vietnam conflict 3,600 served or supported America's PCF Swift Boat mission. Four hundred were wounded. Fifty died. These are their stories of heroism, humor and heartbreak, told in... Full story

JANUARY: AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup AZGFD Awards Banquet Great Canadian Picnic LA Boat Show San Diego Sunroad Boat Show FEBRUARY: Arizona Game & Fish Expo Bass Master Cruising Season... Full story

Congrats to Katharina Eckert for catching the largest fish on the First Day. It weighed in at 14# 2 oz. She will receive the $50 Bali Hai Certificated. April 29 Leader Board - http... Full story

San Diego, April 9, 2017 - The Port of San Diego's 39th Annual Day at The Docks – FREE West Coast public celebration of sportfishing will take place on Sunday April 9, 2017 from 9 AM to 5 PM. The f... Full story

April 17, 2017 - The Pre-Fish Party and Seminar will be at the Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island April 6 at 6 pm. The rules and fishing area will be defined for the 37 day Derby. The Sponsors will... Full story

Parade Of Lights - Sunday, December 11 And 18 Our annual fundraiser is held aboard the Berkeley steam ferry. Complete with dinner is a spectacular venue for viewing the Parade of Lights on the bay.... Full story

Editor's Note: Some of the most beautiful of holiday events are the Christmas lighted-boat parades. Although there are more in the Southwest, the ones we mention here are among the favorites. (If you... Full story