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Fish Mapping and Offshore Strategy

Modern offshore fishing has moved far beyond hunches and binoculars. In today’s fast-evolving marine landscape, anglers and captains rely on satellite technology and real-time environmental data to guide their offshore

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Bizarre Facts: The Mantis Shrimp

The mantis shrimp is a highly specialized marine crustacean, recognized for its vivid coloration, exceptional strength, and one of the fastest strikes in the animal kingdom. Despite its name, this

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Best Catalina Coves

Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by Marc Hughston, Chief Instructor for Santana Sailing in Long Beach. The content has been published with his full permission, and The Log acknowledges his

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The 48th Annual Catalina Classic Returns August 24

On August 24, 2025, the iconic Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race returns for its 48th annual event, once again challenging some of the world’s most dedicated athletes to conquer the channel

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Singlehanded Sail to Kauai and Back

After many years of pondering the idea of sailing singlehanded to Kauai, Hawaii, to visit my cousin “Mac,” whom I hadn’t seen since we were kids in the 1960s, I