Archive for July 2018
Smoky Waters
Reader Dana Dupar sent us a few images from last weekend, as smoke from what has now become the 88,000-acre County Fire crept into the Bay, casting a bizarre, ghostly light. More »
Pacific Keel Klutter
It’s a busy time of year for the Pacific. With so many sailing events leaving the West Coast, the sea life might be sensing an invasion from their landbound descendants.
The Pacific Puddle Jumpers left the West Coast earlier in the spring, while the Singlehanded TransPac racers are beginning to arrive in Hanalei Bay. More »
Hurricane Beryl
The 2018 hurricane season has just begun, and there already appears to be a significant hurricane heading to the West Indies. On its current projected course, Hurricane Beryl is headed for Dominica, which was devastated last fall by Hurricane Maria. More »
Weekend Report: Carnage and Glory
On Saturday morning in the Bay Area, things were quiet. Maybe too quiet. In just a few hours, there were round-ups and wipe-outs all over the Bay, as well as a few moments of glory. More »
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Shaka Challenge Takes Off
The start of the new Shaka Challenge, the third of four races to Hawaii to depart the West Coast this summer. This one sails from Marina del Rey to Diamond Head. More »
One for the Multihulls
The Silver Anniversary Baja Ha-Ha looks as though it’s going to be a big one for multihulls.
Of the 113 paid entries as of June 28, 13 of them are multihulls. More »
Operation Dry Water
If one of your favorite sailing ditties is "What do you do with a drunken sailor…" you should know the Coast Guard has an answer.
The Coast Guard wants everyone to know that USCG units throughout Northern California, alongside other law enforcement agencies, are scheduled to increase boating safety patrols Friday through Sunday in support of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to increase enforcement of boating-under-the-influence laws. More »
Vic-Maui Race Departs Victoria
The Canadian flag is displayed on the fleet’s starting vessel as part of the race start/Canada Day celebrations.
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With the passing of Canada Day on July 1, the Vic-Maui International Yacht Race has officially gotten underway. More »
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