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A Maritime Tragedy
The Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc drifted backward under the Brooklyn Bridge, snapping off all three of her topmasts and killing two crew.
Now and Then
'Wild Spirit' is a Wylie 36, custom cold-molded cruising cutter designed and built for Sausalito sailmaker Peter Sutter, and launched in 1978.
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Another Sailing Addicition
Here's a GoPro photo from the tip of our bowsprit on a Flying Phantom Essentiel, an 18-ft foiling catamaran.
Lee Helm weighs in
The boats affecting the wind at the start are moving, so it's the apparent wind direction you have to look at.
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Race Prep Starts Early
Naples, Italy, has been announced as the host city for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to be held in spring and summer of 2027.
From Sailor to Sailor to Sailor …
San Francisco Sea Scouts' annual banquet brought together generations of alumni and raised nearly $40,000 for the Sea Scout programs.
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Join the 34th annual Delta Ditch Run to be held on June 7.
Big Fun Without the Big Price Tag
Jon Barber had a great weekend on his boat for under $200 — proof that sailing doesn't have to be expensive.
Wooden Boat Stories
VetsBoats founder Terry Moran's relationship with 'Clover' began when his 10-year-old eyes spied her racing that year's Master Mariners regatta.
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Hawaii
Students at the University of Washington are looking for sailors in the Pacific who can help retrieve a seaglider before it runs out of power.
Chatting with the Sailboat MacGyver
This week we chat with Joshua Wheeler, aka The Resourceful Sailor, whose DIY tips and tricks regularly feature in 'Lectronic Latitude'.
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Have Your Say
The USCG is proposing to remove hundreds of buoys in the country's Northeast.
We're All Invited
South Bay Yacht Club is inviting boaters to its Opening Day on the South Bay on Memorial Day weekend — Saturday, May 24.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
A Saturday 'Meat' Up
A bunch of sailors escaped the ordinary hustle and bustle of a Bay Area Saturday to gather at Angel Island for the annual "Lambstravaganza."
A Carpet on Water
Sailing the central Bay last week, I literally ran into thousands of 'Velella velella' floating in a swath approximately 1000 yards long.
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Documenting History
Walking up to 'Balclutha', I was mesmerized by the tall masts and yardarms, and I visualized going up the ratlines to break out the sails.
Hands-on Sailing Safety
The USCG's annual Water Safety Fair is on Saturday, May at the USCG Station in Sausalito.
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Join the 45th Annual Memorial Cruise aboard a WWII Liberty Ship.
Tips for New Racers, Part 1
I am going to start with the assumption that you have been out on a sailboat at least a few times and enjoyed it.
Correction
This month's Sightings features a heartfelt story by L.A. resident Adam Kline about unimaginable loss and generosity in the wake of tragedy.
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Course Corrections
What are some notable mistakes, mishaps or misfortunes that you've had while sailing or messing about with boats?
Happiness on the water
There are so many smiling faces among the photos we've decided to call April the month of "happiness on the water."
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The Master Mariners Regatta is our signature annual event, held each Memorial Day weekend.
It's Sign-Up Time
The Poobah says the 2025 Baja Ha-Ha will be the last. Sign ups open on Friday.
Podcast
This week host Ryan Foland joins us from the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP on March 15–16, to wrap up his behind-the-scenes coverage.
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Summertime is Coming
Have a Hobie day and a sailing day when you join Hobie sailors everywhere for Summer Sailstice.
A Handy DIY Solution
When faced with the wrong or less-than-practical tools, what can a resourceful sailor do but make their own?
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Amendment to Race Instructions
Future Alcatraz "tourists" could be on a one-way trip to the island.
World Famous L38
Things aren't always what they seem.
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Film and fund raiser for Jocelyn Nash documentary.
Up she comes
Operations began on Sunday to raise 'Bayesian', the 183-ft Perini Navi sloop that sank during a storm on August 19, 2024.
Musical Sailors
The Waterfront Pickers is a group of local sailors who come together to celebrate the Bay with their own brand of salty bluegrass.
Racing into Sailing
Sausalito Yacht Club youth sailor Claire Wilson loves to singlehand, and sail fast!
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Come and explore our new and used yachts, and enjoy nautical conversation and snacks.
It's all about sailing
This month we cruise through the generations with stories about junior sailors, historic vessels, and good times in between.
Latest Update
'Eagle' is a 295-ft, three-masted barque used as a training vessel for future officers of the United States Coast Guard.
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Hoisted
Yes, you can sail the Bay all year round but we still celebrate Opening Day.
Crewing on both sides of the country
Moving east doesn't mean giving up crew opportunities on OPBs.
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Learn and understand desalination technology, watermaker care and feeding, and get some hands-on experience.
South of the Border
'Favonius 2' crew member Matthew Sessions reports on last weekend's Newport to Ensenada Race.
Fast Times in LA
This week, 'Good Jibes' host Ryan Foland joins us from behind the scenes at Rolex Los Angeles SailGP.
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Lights, Camera, Action
There's so much more to sailing in California: The Congressional Cup kicks off, silence from the National Weather Service, and buying your summer sailboat.
Regatta Preview
"Whether you're a seasoned racer or new to the sport, we've got a place for you in the Great Vallejo Race."
Support Bay Area Youth
San Francisco Sea Scouts are throwing a reunion banquet for former Sea Scouts and community supporters.
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Never Assume
St. Francis YC sailor Chris Boome defied the oddsmakers and took first place in the 2025 El Toro Bullship Race.
Alarmed
The defunding of NOAA is a threat to the safety and vitality of mariners. BoatUS is speaking up for boaters.
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Life Aboard 'Fleetwood IV'
The irrepressible Jack Van Ommen is considering an attempt to become the oldest singlehanded circumnavigator.
Stories of the Sea
In 2015, 17-year-old Tom Welch threw a message in a bottle overboard in the mid-Atlantic. It was found in February by the Message-In-a-Bottle Hunter.
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The thrilling offshore race that kicks off the California Offshore Race Week.
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Film and fund raiser for Jocelyn Nash documentary.
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