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In-water displays mark sixth Sunroad boat show
Whether you're in the market for a new or used boat, kayak, paddleboard or trailerable boat or just looking to flesh out your longtime dreams, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this year's...
Jan 16, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Unlimited hydroplane boats will thunder across Mission Bay Sept. 12-14 during the 50th anniversary of San Diego Bayfair. Courtesy photo
Hydroplanes set to shred up waters of Mission Bay for 50th year
Drivers Jimmy Shane and J. Michael Kelly will be battling for supremacy Sept. 12-14 when the unlimited hydroplanes return for the sport’s 50th anniversary on Mission Bay. Shane, piloting the Oh Boy...
Sep 03, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hydroplanes race at breakneck speed during a previous San Diego Bayfair event. This year’s festival will be Sept. 12-14. Courtesy photo
Race officials revving up for San Diego Bayfair Festival in September on Mission Bay
San Diego Bayfair officials report it will take a workforce of 700 volunteers to put on this year’s popular hydroplane boat racing and entertainment festival, set for Sept. 12 through 14. “They cov...
Aug 20, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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More than 500 San Diego Junior Lifeguards from across the county competed in the South Mission Junior Lifeguard Competition on Aug. 1. The competition included rescue relays, swim relays, paddleboard races and beach flags. Courtesy photos by Ronan Gray
Lifeguards in training
More than 500 San Diego Junior Lifeguards from across the county competed in the South Mission Junior Lifeguard Competition on Aug. 1. The competition included rescue relays, swim relays, paddleboa...
Aug 06, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
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La Jolla High Viking Joe Palatella, left, and Jack Chapman, center, apply the block against Kamehameha, Hawaii in March. Photo by Ed Piper
Sports travel clubs: conflict of a young athlete’s school ties or independent betterment
Back in the day, the young athlete had it relatively simple: play for the school sports team or play Little League baseball, Pony League and Colt League. There might be a batting cage in town (and ...
Jul 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
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The San Diego Rowing Club junior women's 4x (4 rowers 8 oars) boat won bronze in the U.S. Nationals. Shown from left are Mariko Kelly, Sarah Hoskin, Benton Sparks (coach), Jillian Renly and Marissa Gibson.
SD Rowing Club claims bronze medal in youth nationals
Varsity women with the San Diego Rowing Club (SDRC) on Mission Bay have brought home a bronze medal from the U.S. Rowing’s Youth National Championships in Sacramento. The event was held over three ...
Jun 26, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Mission Bay High School girls’ lacrosse team shows solidarity during its inaugural season. Courtesy photo
MBHS lacrosse team fields two CIF all-stars despite squad’s dismal inaugural year
Despite a rough inaugural season for the fledgling Mission Bay High School (MBHS) lacrosse program, two members of the girls’ team, Kylie Kroeger and Ari Linley, earned a spot in the CIF Lacrosse A...
May 29, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Players keep their eyes on the ball during the 27th annual Jack in the Box “Hoops at the Beach” competition at Bonita Cove Park during the weekend of May 17-18. Courtesy photo
27th ‘Hoops at the Beach’ another success story
The 27th annual Jack in the Box “Hoops at the Beach” was a success in its new location at Bonita Cove Park during the weekend of May 17-18. Participants and fans enjoyed a chamber-of-commerce-type ...
May 29, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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Members of the San Diego Rowing Club (from left): coach Susan Francia, Sarah Hoskin, Jillian Renly, Mariko Kelly and Marissa Gibson. The club recently swept the Long Beach Invitational. Courtesy photo
SD Rowing Club powers to sweep of Long Beach Invitational
Del Mar resident Mariko Kelly recently rowed her way to three first-place finishes at the Long Beach Invitational during the weekend of April 12-13.   Kelly was joined by San Diego Rowing Club (SDR...
May 14, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
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OMBAC sets signup for 61st World Championship OTL Tournament
The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is preparing to host signups for its 61st installment of the two-weekend World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament. Sign-ups are set to take place begi...
Apr 30, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mission Bay senior Jesse Sandoval (No. 13) scores a run as Point Loma catcher Collin Clack (No. 2) dives for an errant throw. The Bucs opened their Western League season with a 6-4 win at Point Loma. Photo by Scott Hopkins
Bucs seize league opener in battle with Point Loma High
Mission Bay High junior Erick Lopez pitched a perfect seventh inning, earning a save in the Bucs’ 6-4 Western League opening win at Point Loma’s David Wells Field on April 11. The “W” left the stru...
Apr 16, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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The America’s Schooner Cup race sails into action on San Diego Bay on March 29. Sailing enthusiasts can catch the race action at the Silver Gate Yacht Club on Shelter Island, among other vantage points. Courtesy photo
America’s Schooner Cup gears up
In 1851, the schooner “America” crossed the finish line seven miles ahead of her nearest competitor. Queen Victoria asked: “Who is second?” The response: “There is no second.” America’s victory ove...
Feb 24, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sports briefs
Commission approves construction of new MBHS stadium The California Coastal Commission finally approved the much-needed facelift to the Mission Bay High School football field on Jan. 10 at the Cata...
Jan 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sports notebook
Mission Bay High and Pacific Beach Middle Schools are both enjoying a successful year of surfing with the Scholastic Surf Series.  Mission Bay High School collected medals Sunday, Dec. 15 in Oceans...
Jan 15, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mission Bay’s Andre Petties-Wilson makes a 35-yard pass completion during the Dec. 2 CIF championship game this week at Qualcomm Stadium. SCOTT HOPKINS
Bucs end stellar season with heart-wrenching loss
As his players knelt before him on the sideline at Qualcomm Stadium following the Dec. 2 CIF Div. II championship game, Mission Bay head football coach Willie Matson told them many years from now t...
Dec 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
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