The USS Midway Volunteer Program: Story-tellers, safety volunteers, keepers of history, and the backbone of the museum
The USS Midway is looking for volunteers to join their ranks; whether it is story-tellers, safety officers, restoration, or in the library, volunteers are the backbone of the museum. SAN DIEGO一 Museums are often learning tools; [...]
Wyland’s Take on Whale Watching and Dolphin Adventures
From Jan. 22 through April 23, artist Wyland will be offering an exclusive package on Saturdays which will include an art lesson via video feed by Wyland himself, followed by a free two-hour whale watching adventure. [...]
House of Representatives Passes Measure to Create More Artificial Reefs
The House of Representatives approved a measure to provide opportunities for retired Navy ships to be considered for artificial reefs. The measure was included as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year [...]
Seattle Skipper Wins U.S. Offshore Championship
From The Log: Skipper Steve Travis from the Corinthian Yacht Club in Seattle, Washington came out on top at the 2021 U.S. Offshore Championship held in Annapolis, Maryland Sept. 24-26. There were eight teams from all [...]
Port of Los Angeles Awards $1 Million in Grants to 27 Local Organizations
In a Sept. 2 press release the Port of Los Angeles announced that they had awarded $1 million in grants to 27 local organizations for programs, projects, and events benefiting the port community. The grants were [...]
Submarines and Their Connection to the War of Independence
Submarines have a rich and diverse history, from its appearance in works of fiction like “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” and “The Hunt for Red October” to their use in warfare to conduct attacks or reconnaissance [...]
NMMA Report: Recreational Boating Continues to Boom
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has announced new data showing continued momentum of boat sales and boating demand propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. New boat sales, which reached a 13-year high in 2020, remain at elevated levels – [...]
Anacapa Island Landing Cove dock to be replaced
Channel Islands National Park, on Sept. 8, announced plans to remove the old Landing Cove dock at Anacapa Island to improve is ease of access and improved safety when disembarking to the island. Park Superintendent Ethan [...]
Newport Beach Harbor Commission approves policy changes regarding liveaboards in commercial marinas
A Newport Beach Harbor Commission subcommittee has been working on a second round of revisions to the section of Title 17 related to liveaboards in commercial marinas. The Harbor Commission had been revising the code as [...]
U.S. Coast Guard announces $3.8 million in National Nonprofit Organization awards for Recreational Boating Safety
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded 27 competitive grants totaling more than $3.8 million for recreational boating safety. The grants are funded by the federal Sport Fishing Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which receives the majority of [...]