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Nautical Banter

Nautical Banter
Nautical Banter

You’re never too old for boater school

LONG BEACH—It’s been reported in several publications now, including The Log: boat sales appear to be trending upwards during the Covid-19 pandemic. An increase in boat sales could mean there

Nautical Banter
Nautical Banter

Sail Away, Sail Away, Sail Away: Retiring on your boat

LONG BEACH—Have Boat – Will Travel. No, you’re not looking to navigate the high seas like the gunslinger Paladin, who traveled to Old West looking for work. Instead the open

Nautical Banter
Nautical Banter

A Whole New World: Returning to Life, Post-Covid-19

LONG BEACH—Memorial Day Weekend 2020 just came and went, which means it’s the unofficial start of summer. Boating season is usually a year-round affair in Southern California, but the final

Long Beach Alamitos Bay Marina
Nautical Banter

What is COVID-19’s effect on local boating?

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA—It’s been about six weeks since California went into a strict lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regattas and fishing charters have been canceled. Recreational boating and fishing

Nautical Banter
Nautical Banter

Fighting Illness: Being Sick on a Boat Isn’t Easy

FOUNTAIN VALLEY—The Log editor Parimal M. Rohit and DMC Sales Director Kevin Davis are back with another Nautical Banter column. Messrs. Rohit and Davis spent a few minutes talking about