Archive for November 2020
Yacht Racing in the Age of COVID-19
The year 2020 will be remembered for several unrelated reasons, but the coronavirus has proved the most daunting for sailboat racing. It has challenged on several fronts…
The Canvas Works
Good quality boat cushions are important for both form and function. Let us help you freshen up your boat deck, salon or sleeping area.
Boat Fire in Richardson Bay a Harsh Reminder
An anchored boat caught fire in Richardson's Bay last weekend. While there has been no official statement, scuttlebutt alleges the fire was preceded by an explosion.
Catalina Yachts Announces Loss of CEO Frank W. Butler
Frank Willis Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Catalina Yachts, passed away on November 15, 2020, in Westlake Village, CA.
Circumnavigator Whitall Stokes Goes for a Swim
Everything is going swimmingly for Whitall Stokes on his route around the world — actually he had to jump in the water to cut a spinnaker off his keel in mid-ocean.
Taking a Sailing Break on San Francisco Bay
We had about as beautiful a weekend as one could hope for in the middle of November for sailing on San Francisco Bay. Saturday provided good breezes.
KKMI
We can help you get the most out of your boat, whatever the weather.
When Sailors Are Artists
Maritime artist John David Taylor sent us pictures of a couple of his paintings, one of which depicts IDEC SPORT winning the Jules Verne Trophy in 2017.
The Perfect Cruising Ground — A Matter of Perspective
We'd sailed for hundreds of miles to get to know David's first grandchild, whose family lives near Melbourne, Australia, and to partake in family holiday madness.
Leaning In While Anchored in Richardson Bay
Looks can be deceiving, so always respect the channel markers, especially in Richardson's Bay.
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