Archive for May 2019
Father’s Day Logowear Clearance Sale
Just in time for Father's Day: Logowear Inventory Clearance Sale
Socrates Takes Knockdown, Still on Track for Record
Last Wednesday, Jeanne Socrates suffered a knockdown between Tasmania and New Zealand and sustained serious damage to her solar- and wind-charging units. But she is pressing on to become the oldest person to sail alone, nonstop and unassisted around the world. More »
KKMI – Don’t Miss the Boat
Our two yards are very busy. Book your work now so you don't miss the boat.
*State of California to Sue Nature for Late-Season Rain
As California is in the midst of being swallowed by late-season rain, a coalition of state lawmakers and interest groups — their drought concerns satiated, but their fears of swelling vegetation and exploding pollen counts on the rise — have decided to take legal action against the aberrant weather. More »
Final Nonstop Racer Finishes Golden Globe
After 322 days at sea, Tapio Lehtinen, the fifth and final nonstop finisher, brought the 2018-2019 Golden Globe Race to a close.
Summer Sailstice June 22-23
Celebrate sailing on June 22-23 with sailors worldwide.
Coast Guard Water Safety Fair
When the Keel Smiles, Part 2
After finding that there was a crack in her keel (please see part 1 on Monday), singlehanded cruiser Elana Connor had her 1985 Sabre 34 MkI Windfola hauled out — and was told that the crack was “just cosmetic” — before departing for San Diego for a more thorough investigation. More »
Delta Doo Dah Kickoff
Delta Cruising Seminar & Kickoff Party, May 18, 6-9:30 p.m., at Richmond Yacht Club
Opinion: Write Your Senators to Oppose NOAA Nomination
In late 2017, President Trump nominated Barry Myers to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, a choice that was seen as controversial, even for an administration that was voted in on being unconventional. More »
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