Archive for June 2020
A Brisk and Refreshing Summer Sailstice on San Francisco Bay
It was a perfect sailing weekend for the energetic YRA Summer Sailstice Treasure Hunt.
Laser Fleet Experiences a Wet, Wild Sailstice
Over in the East Bay, a hardy band of Laser sailors celebrated the Sailstice by venturing into full-on nuking summer pressure on Southhampton Shoal.
The Weird Wind and Weather Continue
“Attached is a photo taken from the El Cerrito hills, on the Bay, in the late afternoon of May 24 — I’ve seen this phenomenon many times but this is the first time I documented it,” wrote Larry Radcliffe. More »
#raiseyoursails for Summer Sailstice on June 20
Summer Sailstice was founded to get more people sailing and to connect sailors to start their summer of sailing 'together' on the solstice
The Latest Yacht Racing Updates
We'll lead off with some good news: "A muffled cheer may be heard around the docks. The Coast Guard has resumed permitting of racing on the Bay…"
‘Matthew Turner’ Approaches Final Checks
Locally built brigantine Matthew Turner provided a picturesque spectacle last weekend as she sailed through some of her final system checks and drills.
New Listings from Passage Nautical
This week, get your saltwater fix with Passage Nautical's new listings, a 2008 Beneteau 46 and 2007 Beneteau 49 Anna.
Weekend Sailing on San Francisco Bay Was Looking Good
A sunny, mostly warm weekend brought out more sailors, and the waterfront took on some semblance of normalcy. More people are figuring out how to enjoy more time sailing.
A New Record in the Transpac Tahiti Race
This year’s Transpac Tahiti race had to be postponed, but nearly 42,000 'armchair racers' took part in a virtual version of the 4,500-mile competition.
Last Call for Summer Sailstice
Summer will officially start this Saturday, June 20, and with it, on the longest day of the year, we celebrate the Summer Sailstice.
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