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09/14/2026

🇲🇽⚓ Southbound season is almost here!

Thousands of West Coast boaters are beginning to make plans to head south into Mexican waters this November, from cruising powerboaters and sailors to long-range sportfishers.

For some, the journey is even better with company. Organized rallies are preparing to make the run south, including the Nordhavn Taco Run 2026, returning after its successful inaugural Mexico-bound rally in 2025.

Plus, there’s Starlink news that boaters heading to Mexico will want to know before leaving the dock.

Read “Mexico Southbounders and Starlink News” at TheLog.com.

09/13/2026

⚓ After a summer spent sailing aboard tall ships, the Los Angeles Maritime Institute is looking ahead to a new season of learning and adventure on the water!

LAMI’s programs give young people the opportunity to step aboard working tall ships, learn traditional sailing skills, build confidence and experience Southern California’s maritime heritage firsthand.

As fall approaches, the organization is preparing for another season of programs that keep students connected to the sea and the lessons that can only be learned under sail. ⛵🌊

Read the full story at TheLog.com.

09/12/2026

⚓ Celebrate boating while giving back to the waters we love!

The Blue Waters Boating Festival is coming to Burton Chace Park on Oct. 3, bringing boaters, marine experts and community organizations together for a free event dedicated to boating and ocean stewardship.

Presented by The Bay Foundation, the festival will highlight ways the boating community can enjoy Santa Monica Bay while helping protect the waters that make Southern California boating possible.

🌊 Oct. 3, 2026
📍 Burton Chace Park
🎟️ Free to attend

Read more about what’s planned for the festival at TheLog.com.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the first responders, service members and countless individuals whose courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. From all of us at The Log, we pause in remembrance. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

⛵ A new chapter begins for The Log!

The Log is officially joining the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA), opening the door to new opportunities and an expanded reach throughout California’s boating community.

While this marks an exciting transition, our mission remains the same: bringing boaters, anglers and maritime communities the news, stories and information that matter on and off the water.

We’re looking forward to what comes next, and we’re glad to have our readers along for the journey.

Read the full story at thelog.com.

09/03/2026

🎣 BuyCatch Market Finds Its Place in Dana Point

The name pretty much explains the deal:

BuyCatch: You Buy What We Catch. 🐟

There’s no guarantee the same fish will be waiting in the case every Saturday, and that’s exactly the point.

Commercial fisherman Ryan Troli catches what Southern California waters provide. Chef Blake Mellgren figures out what to do with it. And on Saturday morning, Dana Point gets the chance to buy it.

Launched June 6 at Craft House, the weekly fish market is a collaboration between Mellgren and Troli, owner of Harbor Fish Company, connecting Dana Point’s fishing community directly with the people who want to eat its catch.

Fresh, local and dictated by the ocean. 🌊

🐟 Read “BuyCatch Market Finds Its Place in Dana Point” at TheLog.com.

09/01/2026

⚓ A Second Life on the Water: When a Refit or Repower Makes Sense

An aging boat doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time for a new boat. Sometimes, the right upgrades can give a well-loved vessel an entirely new chapter on the water. 🔧🚤

But when does investing in a refit or repower actually make sense?

The Log spoke with Marine Group Boat Works for professional insight into what boat owners should consider before making the investment, from the condition of the hull and existing systems to improvements in reliability, fuel efficiency, performance and onboard technology.

Whether it’s replacing tired engines, modernizing electronics or tackling a larger refit, knowing where to put your money can make the difference between a worthwhile upgrade and an expensive project.

⚓ Read “A Second Life on the Water: When a Refit or Repower Makes Sense” at TheLog.com.

08/31/2026

🎣 We Think You Should Know What You’re Catching

Yes, tuna are mackerel. No, yellowtail are NOT tuna. And dorado are dolphinfish, but please don’t go home and tell your neighbors you caught a “dolphin.” We don’t need anyone thinking Flipper ended up in the fish box. 🐬😬

Southern California anglers are very good at catching fish. Correctly identifying those fish? Well… sometimes confidence gets there before taxonomy does.

So, as a public service to anglers who have been using fish names erroneously with confidence — and asking questions never — we present a brief intervention to edify. 🐟📚

Consider this your guide to knowing what the heck you’re actually holding in that dock photo.

By Me, Katherine Clements, F.E.B.H. (Fish Expert by Humiliation)

🎣 Read “We Think You Should Know What You’re Catching” at TheLog.com.

08/30/2026

⚓ Still on the Water: Dana Point Harbor’s Core Maritime Businesses Adapt as Revitalization Moves Forward

Dana Point Harbor may be changing on land, but life on the water isn’t stopping. 🌊

As revitalization continues to reshape the harbor, longtime waterfront operators including Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching and Catalina Express are adapting their operations to keep passengers, anglers, boaters and visitors moving.

🎣 Fishing trips are still heading out.
🐋 Whale watching continues.
⛴️ Catalina transportation remains part of the harbor.
⚓ Recreational boating is still very much alive.

Behind the construction fences and changing landscape, Dana Point Harbor remains a working waterfront, and the businesses at its core are finding ways to continue serving the community while the harbor’s next chapter takes shape.

🌊 Read “Still on the Water: Dana Point Harbor’s Core Maritime Businesses Adapt as Revitalization Moves Forward” at TheLog.com.

08/29/2026

⚓️🏴‍☠️ Tall Ships, Cannon Fire and Mermaid Tales Return to Dana Point! 🧜‍♀️🌊

For one September weekend, Dana Point Harbor is turning back the clock to an era of towering masts, canvas sails and cannon fire, with a few pirates and mermaids joining the fun.

The Ocean Institute’s 42nd annual Maritime Festival returns Sept. 11–13, bringing three days of maritime history, marine science and activity on the water to Dana Point Harbor.

⛵ Tall ships
💥 Cannon battles
🏴‍☠️ Pirates and sailor reenactors
🧜‍♀️ Mermaid experiences
🎶 Live music
🍻 Beer gardens
🍴 Food trucks and local vendors
🐠 Marine life encounters
⚓ Family activities and maritime education

The longtime Dana Point tradition celebrates the community’s connection to the sea while giving visitors a chance to experience the ocean from just about every angle.

🌊 Read the full story and find out what’s happening throughout the weekend at TheLog.com.

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