December 27, 2019 - January 9, 2020 - The Log Digital Edition

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FREE Brokerages & Dealers ... 32 Calendar ................... 22 Catalina Connection .... 19 Classifieds ................. 41 Community .................6 Crossword ................. 19 FishRap...................... 28 L.A. Boat Show ............ 16 Marine Directory ......... 39 News Briefs ..................4 Sailing ...................... 26

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2020 Los Angeles Boat returns to Pomona, P. 16 California Boating News Since 1971

No. 1118

GENTLE GIANTS:

Whal Shark ar Beautifu Ant-Beast

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he world’s largest fish often come to the southern tip of Baja California for feeding – which means hoards of adventurous tourists book tickets to visit La Paz, all for the opportunity to swim with whale sharks. But are we invading their space? What are some of the costs of active human interactions with whale sharks? P. 14

U.S. Sailing partners with Leukemia

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Dec. 27, 2019 - Jan. 9, 2020

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.S. Sailing has recently released an updated draft schedule of courses and list of keynote speakers for its upcoming Sailing Leadership Forum 2020, which is scheduled in Mission Bay in February 2020. P. 26

U.S. Senate committee advances fishing conservation bill

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merica’s Conservation Enhancement Act made it out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and now heads to the full Senate for a vote. The bill, if passed, would protect lead-based fishing tackle and provide support for fisheries programs. P. 28

Legislators respond to dive boat disaster with safety bill

Boat care to prevent marine corrosion

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en. Dianne Feinstein led the charge on introducing a boat safety bill, in hopes of preventing the boating fire that claimed 34 lives off the coast of Santa Cruz Island during Labor Day Weekend. Will the proposal actually help limit or prevent future at-sea disasters? P. 3

arine corrosion is a fact of boating life. What are some steps you can take as a boat owner to prevent damage to your vessel (and expensive repairs)? Paying attention to a few things early on can help avoid something catastrophic from happening in the future. P. 12

Fairplex — Pomona 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768

Jan. 9-12, 2020

2020 Boats Set to Make Their West Coast Debut It’s the Premiere Show Featuring Boats Throughout North America


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