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Call in the Backup! Old-School Seamanship Still Matters

Modern marine electronics have transformed life on the water. GPS, chartplotters, autopilots, digital depth sounders, and battery-efficient LED lighting have made boating safer, more precise, and more accessible than ever

Local

Remembering Bob Vanian

A voice of the fleet, a steward of the bite, and a cornerstone of The Log The Southern California fishing community lost one of its most trusted voices on April

EL SALVADOR

Hurricane Season 2026 and Bashing up Baja

As cruising season wanes, boaters enjoying Mexican waters right now need to be aware that a big, bad El Niño is predicted to amp up this year’s hurricane season starting

News & Departments

Tech Tip: Battery Management Systems

Maintaining the health of your vessel’s battery banks is essential to the operation of every onboard electrical device, from the mast lights to the chartplotter, cabin amenities and bilge pump.

Featured

Beyond the Cellular Bars

Life 150 Miles Offshore and the Technology That Keeps Boaters Connected For many Southern California boaters, the moment cell service disappears is a familiar milestone. A few miles outside the

Mother’s Day Weekend by the Sea

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a relaxing weekend by the sea at Ventura Harbor Village. Enjoy a festive coastal setting filled with sunshine, live seaside tunes, and opportunities to create special

Cal Tri Ventura 2026

Head to Ventura Harbor for Cal Tri Ventura 2026, an action-packed morning of Olympic and Sprint distance triathlon events set against a scenic coastal backdrop. Athletes will swim off Harbor