TOP STORY New Non-Profit Seeks To Save SS Catalina Friday, February 04, 2005 By Jean Quist A newly formed non-profit corporation hopes to succeed where past efforts have failed: salvaging the 1924 steamship SS Catalina and returning her to a home berth in California before the Mexican government scraps the vessel. Led by retired Navy salvage expert Richard McPherson of Orange County, the non-profit group Raising the SS Catalina Association is in the process of completing the required paperwork to register with the state Franchise Tax Board as a 501(c)(3) corporation. FULL STORY... Jean Quist LAST ATTEMPT? - Retired Navy salvage expert Richard McPherson stands on the deck of SS Catalina. He is leading a new effort to rescue her from the scrap heap.

NEWS

ITC: Outboards Not Dumped 2/4/2005 By Jack Innis In a move that seemed to take both sides of an international lawsuit by surprise, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled Feb. 2 that Japanese manufacturers did not engage in dumping outboard engines in the United States. FULL STORY... Coast Guard Unveils New Port Underwater Security System 2/4/2005 The U.S. Coast Guard Wednesday demonstrated its new underwater port-security system at Coast Guard Integrated Support Command San Pedro, Calif. The system, which has been in development and testing since November 2002, is now being deployed to Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Teams throughout the nation. FULL STORY... Boat Under Tow From San Diego To Oregon Sinks Off Monterey 2/4/2005 Log News Service - A 62-foot boat, being towed from San Diego to Reedsport, Ore., sank on Jan. 31 approximately one mile off the Monterey coast. Authorities reported that Albion and the tow tug Michael Uhl left Morro Bay on Sunday morning, Jan. 30. FULL STORY... NEWS HEADLINES Californians Score High Marks At Key West L.A.’s Vincent Thomas Bridge Lights Up The Sky Diver Left Adrift Off Catalina Sues Dive Company LBYC Marks Passings Of Daniels, Kindrich Irving Johnson 75th Anniversary Dinner Set MORE NEWS...

FISHRAP

‘FishRap’ Expands Coverage, Adds Zack Thomas As Editor 2/4/2005 By Michael Harris An expanded “FishRap” section - offering several new features packed with tips and ideas sure to increase your fishing fun - will be coming to The Log in the Feb. 18 issue, led by Zack Thomas as the new “FishRap” editor. “While ‘FishRap’ already offers anglers great fishing news and ideas, we are committed to making ‘FishRap’ into the most complete publication for Southern California’s fishing community,” said Thomas, who is returning to his post as its editor. READ MORE... San Diego’s Meyer Wins EverStart Bass Series Lake Havasu Tourney 2/4/2005 LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. - Pro angler Clayton Meyer of San Diego, Calif., caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 25 pounds, 10 ounces to win the EverStart Series Western Division event on Lake Havasu - presented by Yamaha Jan. 29 - and prizes worth nearly $50,000. READ MORE... Try Hooking Humbolt Squid For A Real Battle 2/4/2005 By Capt. David Bacon It is time to get your squid on. Giant Humboldts are up against the coast and challenging the mettle of us mortals. Have you done battle with these brutes? Hitch a boat ride to fish the canyons and deep spots below dropoffs, anywhere from Los Angeles to Newport Beach. FULL STORY... FISHRAP HEADLINES Yellowtail, Bass, Bonito Offer SoCal Anglers Lots Of Winter Fishing Action San Diego Anglers’ 10th Anniversary Tournament Huge Success Search San Diego Bay For Shortfin Corvina Giant Squid Invade; Calicos, Bonito Remain Active New Bait Supplier Takes Over Dana Point Harbor Barge MORE FISHRAP...

SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS

Where The Slips Are SLIPS 2005 1/21/2005 Annual Guide To Pacific Coast Marinas This year The Log Newspapers celebrates the 21st edition of “Where the Slips Are,” The most comprehensive guide to marinas on the West Coast. READ MORE... Slips 2005, MEXICO 1/21/2005 Cabo Blanco Marina • Club De Yates De Acapulco • Marina Acapulco • Marina Chahue • Marina El Cid • Marina Ixtapa • Marina Las Hadas • Marina Mazatlan • Marina Nuevo Vallarta • more ... READ MORE... Slips 2005, CENTRAL AMERICA 1/21/2005 Banana Bay Marina • Barillas Marina Club • Costa Rica Yacht Club • Marina Flamingo • Nicoya Yacht Club FULL STORY... SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS Slips 2005, BAJA Slips 2005, SAN DIEGO Slips 2005, MISSION BAY Slips 2005, OCEANSIDE Slips 2005, DANA POINT MORE SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS...