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Dog Aboard: 2017 Roundup, P. 16
Dec. 29, 2017 - Jan. 11, 2018
Volvo Ocean Race, NOAA continue working together on ocean research
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Sea Surface Temperature sensor and various measuring systems
he seven teams competing in the Volvo Ocean Race have been battling the elements, hoping the rest of the field stumbles upon as many obstacles as possible en route to the finish line. Yet there is one goal all seven competitors agreed to come together: help NOAA place drifter buoys around the world, in the name of ocean research. P. 11
Designed for moving on the surface with the currents
The buoys have some form of subsurface drogue or sea anchor
Taxes, illegal charters, environment and ethanol dominate 2017 headlines
The State of Recreational Boating: Calm Water Today, Rough Seas Later?
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hat is the state of recreational boating today and where is the industry headed? An executive from the National Marine Manufacturers Association spoke with state leaders at a recent Boating and Waterways Commission meeting, sharing insight on recreational boating’s current and future affairs. P. 12
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asoline taxes, ethanol reform, abolition of the EPA, fishing license reform and second home mortgage deductions were among the biggest stories of 2017. These issues and more are likely to spill over into 2018. The Log takes a quick look at how these issues shaped boating during the past 12 months. P. 14
OCC due to see monumental upgrades for School of Sailing & Seamanship
House committee approves MSA Update
Big changes are in store for Orange Coast College’s maritime-themed campus, as the institution of higher learning plans to spend the next two years building a new training facility and upgrading several waterfront elements. P. 22
H.R. 200 moves forward and could be in front of representatives for a full vote, but some people aren’t happy with the bill’s intent and proposals. Will opponents derail efforts to update the MagnusonStevens Act? P. 26
The Log Abroad Roundup: Quests from 2017 Another year, another set of photographs of our readers navigating around the world – with a copy of The Log! Where have you taken the paper? Check out our annual roundup! P. 24
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