Archive for March 2008
Getting Kids Out on the Water
“You can call me skipper!” Sailing courses build skills and confidence – and they’re fun!
© 2008 Paul Oliva / South Beach YC
Got kids? Although summer vacation is still a few months away, right now is the perfect time to research active summer activities for your kids — including summer sailing programs. More »
Stop the Monday Morning Quarterbacking
There has been a staggering amount of Monday morning quarterbacking in the wake of the tragic loss of Kirby Gale and Tony Harrow, whose Cheoy Lee 31 Daisy disappeared during the Doublehanded Lightship Race on March 15. More »
Cruiser Access Not a Problem in La Cruz
On a day in which a very large southwest swell was pounding the north shore of Banderas Bay, this couple had no problem landing their dinghy in the lee of the new breakwater. More »
Doublehanded Farallones Rescue
This weekend’s Doublehanded Farallones Race ended prematurely for Moss Landing’s Luc de Faymoreau and Disun Den Daas aboard the former’s Olson 40 Pterodactyl. De Faymoreau said they were five miles east of the Farallones when both — who were not clipped in — were washed overboard by what he described as a "freak wave." More »
The Old Fijian Backpeddle
We don’t want to say ‘we told you so’, but when Fiji recently announced that it was going to reduce the time foreign yachts were allowed to stay from nine months to three months, we suggested cruisers not get excited. More »
Apologies for Irving Johnson
If you were one of the several readers who made your way to the Bay Model in Sausalito Wednesday night to catch two films on Irving Johnson only to find they weren’t being shown, please accept our apologies. More »
Our Fling with Gitana 13
Some lucky Latitude crew were treated to the ride of a lifetime yesterday. They’re still smiling this morning.
© Peter Lyons
We used to think of the Bay as a big place. More »
Marina Nuevo Vallarta For Real
Cruisers – and especially commuter cruisers – looking for less expensive yet brand new berthing on Banderas Bay, should take a look at the plans for the new Marina Nuevo Vallarta. More »
DH Farallones Skipper’s Meeting Tonight
The skipper’s meeting for the Doublehanded Farallones Race is on for 8 p.m. tonight at at the Oakland YC. Although attendance isn’t compulsory, race sponsor BAMA is requesting that all skippers attend as any changes to the sailing instructions, division breaks and start times will be announced there. More »
Happy 100th, Gordy Miller!
Local sailor and 74-year member of Richmond YC Gordy Miller will celebrate the "Big 100" on April 3. Gordy’s love for sailing dates back to 1934, when he joined the newly formed Richmond YC. More »
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