Archive for November 2019
Dump at the Pump: Download the Free Pumpout Nav App
The number one app for getting rid of number two.
Lia Ditton’s Tenacious Row Down the West Coast
Here’s a dispatch from sailor-turned-ocean-rower Lia Ditton‘s human-powered trek from Washington state. She rowed more than 700 nautical miles in 24 days, down the Oregon and California coasts to the Bay Area. More »
A Heaping Helping of Holiday Happenings
On the slopes, Santa arrives on skis. So it's fitting that at the shore, Santa arrives by water. Lighted boat parades proliferate in December. We keep collecting more events to add to the list.
Workaholics Adrift by Judy McCandless
A gift to thrill any sailor or traveler. A life-changing sailing adventure.
Recognition for an Amazing Rescue Story
On the evening of July 19, around 2145 hours, a resident of Coast Guard Station Rio Vista housing, along the Sacramento River, was lying in bed and heard cries for help.
Let #optsailing Turn Black Friday into Blue Friday
After our long-overdue first seasonal rain, our boats have finally had a Mother Nature provided rinse to get them ready for a Thanksgiving sail.
The Day You Sell Your Boat
How does the saying go? “The best days of a boatowner’s life are the day you buy the boat, and the day you sell it.”
But how do you know when it’s time to sell the boat? More »
Westwind Boat Detailing
Westwind Washing, Waxing, Varnishing. Serving the Bay Area for more than 25 years.
Calling Youth Sailors!
Are you a sailor and still in grade school or high school? Do you get back to the dock and all you can do is talk about what happened out there?
Estuary Lighted Yacht Parade
Lighted Yacht Parade, December 7, 2019, on the Oakland/Alameda Estuary, starting at 5:30 p.m.
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