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As activity at the port booms, retailers and other shippers say they are experiencing growing delays and increased charges as the Port of Los Angeles and others across the U.S. attempt to keep up with the rapid increase in container volume.

Fast Facts: Did you know there was a yacht known as The Floating White House? https://www.thelog.com//uss-sequoia-the-floating-white-ho/

Historical photo: On Jan. 25, 1914, a storm dumped 9.36 inches of ran within 48 hours in the Santa Barbara area, gaining the title of The Great Storm of 1914. https://www.thelog.com/local/the-great-storm-of-1914/

The indictment was filed Dec. 1 and alleges Jerry Boylan caused the deaths of 33 passengers and one crewmember by his misconduct, negligence, and inattention to his duties.

A group of boaters and business owners, with the support of Newport Beach City Councilmember Kevin Muldoon, are planning to host a Christmas boat parade after the official 112th annual event was canceled.

The Westchester Bay Homeowners and Seagate Lagoon Associations sought a permit for structural repairs to an existing bulkhead in order to protect the residential development.

Port District Board consents to change in ownership of Safe Harbor Marinas Ventura Isle. Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership announced the company had entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas. https://www.thelog.com//port-district-board-consents-to-c/

Another round of King Tides comes Sunday and Tuesday. High tide will be the best time to see the affects. If you snap a photo we'd love to see it!

#NewportBeach Harbor Commission approves changes to Harbor Design Standards. The changes now go to the City Council for review and approval. https://www.thelog.com//newport-beach-harbor-commission-a/

Anyone have any special holiday plans?

#SanDiego’s port district seeking feedback on revised Port Master Plan Update. Updated draft of waterfront plan will be available for public review and comment through Nov. 17. https://www.thelog.com//san-diegos-port-district-seeking-/

Ventura County will team up with Harbor & Beach Community Alliance for Holiday & Food Drive on Dec. 12.

Maritime attorney David Weil answers a reader's question about assessment of sales tax on a motor yacht and if forming an LLC to buy the boat is a good idea.

The California Coastal Commission, last week, weighed in on a plan to remediate a portion of Los Cerritos Wetlands. https://www.thelog.com//portion-of-los-cerritos-wetlands-/ #environment

Santa Barbara Harbor to host "Paradeless" Parade of Lights. The Log would love to see your photos if you decorated your boat! Add your photos in the comments below. https://www.santabarbaraca.gov//wa/events/light_parade.asp

Port district’s Board of Commissioners will consider proposed amendment of downtown marina at a later meeting.

New tool aims to reduce ship collisions with endangered whales in #SantaBarbara Channel. Whale Safe, a mapping and analysis tool designed for the shipping industry and displays near real-time whale presence information, was developed at #UCSB. https://www.thelog.com//new-tool-aims-to-reduce-ship-coll/

Two harbor front locations were proposed as locations to house a temporary homeless shelter were deemed infeasible. A third proposed waterfront location, Seaside Lagoon, will be considered as a contingency.

Hello Log Fam. Parimal here. It is with sadness I announce my departure from The Log. I’m taking on a new position at #Austin Business Journal. My final day will be 11/25, but I just want to thank you all for accepting me in your lives. It's been a pleasure reporting for you.

Portions of county-owned properties would be set aside for ‘public road and highway purposes’ on Admiralty Way at California Yacht Club.

First it was #SanDiego County. Will #LosAngeles County follow suit and re-open its waterways to more people? People in #MarinaDelRey and #RedondoBeach are pushing to expand #boating activities to non-household members. https://www.thelog.com//boating-versus-covid-19-re-openin/

City staff said the first phase of a rehabilitation project for the 50-plus-year-old Cabrillo Mole Ferry Terminal in Avalon was a success and the contractor is expected to demobilize this month.

The 2020 Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor in #Oxnard has been canceled, due to #coronavirus concerns. Full story in out 11/13 issue. #boating #Christmas #holidayseason

The upgrade will bring new infrastructure for 48 boat slips and slightly reduce overwater coverage.

Ineffective oversight named probable cause of Conception fire; NTSB calls for safety changes. https://www.thelog.com//ineffective-oversight-named-proba/ #SantaBarbara #boating

#NewportBeach seeks to add Harbor Commission to City Charter. Measure Z, which is on the Nov. 3 ballot, would formalize the powers and duties of the Harbor Commission and make the advisory council a charter designated board. https://www.thelog.com//newport-beach-seeks-to-add-harbor/

Transport Canada has floated a plan to expand the number of pleasure craft that require a license, shorten the renewal period and introduce a user fee on those licenses.

Stephanie Roble, the 49er FX sailor from East Troy, Wisconsin, is this year’s winner of the Mosbacher Trophy, which is awarded to New York Yacht Club’s Sailor of the Year winner.

#Oceanside Harbor seeks to replace boat dock. https://www.thelog.com//oceanside-harbor-seeks-to-replace/ #boating

OneWater Marine Inc. announced Nov. 18 it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Tom George Yacht Group (TGYG).

A group of U.S. Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton will be able to spend time at home this holiday season, thanks to a Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club fundraiser.