Archive for March 2020
More Events Big and Small Canceled
News Flash: While we were preparing this update on Monday morning, we learned that the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show, scheduled for April 16-19 in Richmond, has been canceled.
Bringing Back the San Francisco Bay Staycation
What now? Stay calm and go sailing. Now is an excellent time for a staycation.
Getting Away from It All Ain’t What It Used to Be
Updates on cruising in Central America and the South Pacific from Andy Turpin of the Pacific Puddle Jump.
Boat Drags Anchor, Goes onto Rocks in Mexico
On the night of February 27, the Bali 45 dragged her anchor and was driven onto the reef off Punta San Romualdo on the south side of the entrance to the bay.
Caption Contest(!)
Here's your March Caption Contest(!). Please be sure to check the April issue's Loose Lips for the winner.
The Ocean Race Announces Route
The next edition of The Ocean Race will depart Alicante, Spain, in October 2021. The around-the-world race with eight stops will finish in Genoa, Italy, in the summer of 2022. Newport, RI, will again be included in the stopovers.
Racing in the Times of Pandemic
"Due to the coronavirus, we are postponing the Great Vallejo Race to October. The safety of our sailors and guests is our first concern."
Modern Sailing’s ASA 104/114 Combination Course
ASA 104/114 Combination Course: Bareboat Chartering and Basic Catamaran Cruising. Prepare to take your loved ones on the sailing vacation of a lifetime!
J Class Sloops Svea and Topaz Collide in Antigua
In an unfortunate and serious accident ahead of the start of this year’s Superyacht Challenge Antigua, there was a collision between Tom Siebel’s Svea and Topaz.
The video below shows 43.6-meter Svea on port hitting the transom of the 42.6-meter Topaz knocking one crew member overboard in the process. More »
Save Historic Travis Marina This Sunday
"Come one, come all, to enjoy an afternoon at Travis Marina Bar (Presidio Yacht Club) Sunday, March 15, 2-5 p.m. Come share why you love Travis Marina."
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