January 15, 2021

News Briefs

Gerry Douglas, longtime Catalina Yachts designer and executive, announces retirement

LARGO, FLORIDA—After 45 years with Catalina Yachts, including four decades as Chief Yacht Designer and Executive Vice President, Gerry Douglas announced he would be retiring in 2021. “I’m grateful to

Lindsey Glasgow January 15, 2021

State/National/World

Researchers find octopuses punch fish while hunting alongside them

LISBON, PORTUGAL—Ever get the urge to punch your hunting mate? Newly published research shows octopuses do. The research, published in Ecology on Dec. 18, has found while teaming up with

Lindsey Glasgow January 15, 2021

Local

Fast Facts: ‘Butcher Boy’ and the start of yacht racing in San Diego

SAN DIEGO—Boating has been a popular pastime for some decades but that wasn’t always the case. In the early days of boats and ships, they were used primarily as a

Lindsey Glasgow January 15, 2021

January 15, 2021

Gerry Douglas, longtime Catalina Yachts designer and executive, announces retirement

Researchers find octopuses punch fish while hunting alongside them

Fast Facts: ‘Butcher Boy’ and the start of yacht racing in San Diego

News Briefs

Resolutions and Bucket List Goals for 2025

Ask A Maritime Attorney: What are the legal obligations of the seller, buyer, and broker in resolving a disputed lien on a yacht’s title that surfaces before closing, and what steps can the broker take to facilitate the sale?

Stay Shipshape This Winter: Tips for Staying Healthy on the Water

Cal Maritime and Cal Poly: A Bold Merger to Save California’s Smallest Campus

IGFA’s 41st Annual International Auction Set for January 2025

On the Horizon

Catalina Connection: Avalon Moves Forward with Plans for New Kids Park

Rockfishing with Jigs: A Fun and Effective Alternative to Bait

Sailing Tips: Understanding Headsails vs. Spinnakers for Optimal Performance

A Christmas Miracle: The SS Meredith Victory

Over 200 Youth Athletes Train on U.S. Coasts with Olympic Development Program

Reel It in and Win: Dana Wharf’s Halibut Derby is Almost Here!

For the Sailor’s Gear Bag

How to Stay Ahead of Mildew

Galley Gear!