Archive for March 2021
About That Pool Noodle Crossing My Bow …
… this thing was sailing, and it was steady on course. I was watching from a cabin window, and lost sight of the thing as it came closer and sailed below my field of view.
Compass Realty: Corinthian Island
This exquisite waterfront on Belvedere's Corinthian Island was custom designed and built in 2008 for a well-known yacht racer.
San Francisco on the Bay: Dock, Dine, Stay, Play
Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
The Mysterious Dismasting of Wingman
"I saw the headstay fall off to leeward and then saw the top third of the mast collapse."
Seeing Sailboats in ‘Down Under’ Tasmania
Our 'Lectronic editor is spending a little time in Tasmania, Australia, and snapped a few pics from various locations in the island-state's northwest.
Former Stanford Sailing Coach Vandemoer Tells His Story
Former Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer is writing a book in which he describes the "web of deceit" that led to his conviction in the Varsity Blues scandal.
Bow Bling: The Hardware up Front
While walking the docks of the California Yacht Club we couldn't help noticing the jewels adorning the noses of the many boats in their slips.
Compass Realty: Corinthian Island
This exquisite waterfront on Belvedere's Corinthian Island was custom designed and built in 2008 for a well-known yacht racer.
Paul Cayard to Lead US Olympic Sailing Program
US Sailing has announced Bay Area sailor Paul Cayard as the new Executive Director of the US Olympic Sailing program.
More Inspirational Women Sailors
A couple of readers have since responded to the story and told us about the female sailor who inspired them — unsurprisingly, both are Bay Area sailors.
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