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The Casino Dock Café: Catalina Boaters’ Favorite Hangout

By Leslee Jaquette Armed with coffee and the Catalina Island Boaters’ Guide, I stretch my legs out on the deck rail of the Casino Dock Café. After the waiter takes my order for the three-egg, Casino Scramble, I peruse the scene. Row after row of beautiful yachts gleam in the golden morning sun. Like curious […]

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Escape to Carillon Point on Lake Washington

By Leslee Jaquette     The sun sparkled on the lake as the bells pealed on the hour at Carillon Point Marina on Lake Washington in Kirkland. A singlehander deftly maneuvered Ricochet into the 400-foot guest dock, snugged up the lines and bounded up the promenade stairs.  After Kirkland resident Richard Shea returned with a […]