I've messed about in boats a bit in my time, and, given the beach setting, I thought there might be something there that I could use.
Others believe federal ownership will give the beach iron-clad protection against development.
And only cars with the blue-and-white permits of town homeowners can be parked in its lot, giving the beach an exclusive, local flavor.
The sand is 90% pure silica, giving the beach its bright white color.
These were constructed by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, which gave the beach its local name (Chicago Beach) until the Chicago Beach Hotel was demolished and replaced by the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in 1997.
Given that beach communities crowd up to the shore, that often leads to a denser, more urban feeling with wide and busy roads for walkers to cross.
Actually, even being there was a bit stressful, given that this Santa Monica-bound beach hound travels to New York more often than to Hollywood.
Guests of The Tides are given vouchers for beach umbrellas and chairs; while this may seem minor, at $26 per day for an umbrella and two chairs, the bills can add up quickly.
DL has been declining with time, but can be considered fixed during any given beach season.
Given that beaches are by the sea, it could be argued that the "perfect" beach body would be better equipped to handle aquatic conditions.
