Archive for March 2021
Get Your Boat’s VHF Radio Ready for the Season
In an emergency, VHF is the only thing that can directly connect you to the US Coast Guard’s Rescue 21 system, giving you access to high-tech emergency response and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capabilities.
Volvo 70 Pyewacket Smashes Newport to Cabo Record
Romping down the course from Newport Beach to Cabo San Lucas in less than two days, Roy P. Disney and his world-class crew on Pyewacket 70 have established a new monohull course record.
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.
Bruntons Propellers — The Home of all Propellers
Whatever type of vessel you require a propeller for, you can be sure that Bruntons have the solution — not just any solution, but exactly the right one.
Los Angeles Yacht Club Breakout Series 2021
Los Angeles Yacht Club Breakout Series 2021.
Chris Welsh — An Adventurer’s Adventurer Passes
Point Richmond resident and adventurer Chris Welsh passed away suddenly on March 15 at age 58. Rarely if ever does one cross paths with an individual as interesting or as accomplished as Chris.
On Course with Peter Cunningham and ‘PowerPlay’
Beyond challenging the world in competitive oceangoing trimarans, Peter remains a strong force in one-design racing, coming in seventh among the recent Bacardi Cup's J/70 fleet.
Exploring the Mediterranean — One Season at a Time
In the Mediterranean there are so many destinations in close proximity that you can change your plans as needed and still be very happy.
Boatworks Apprenticeship Applications Open at Spaulding Marine Center
Spaulding Marine Center is now inviting youth from 18 years of age to apply for the first intake of Boatworks 101 apprenticeships.
Celebrating History-Making Women Sailors
March is Women's History Month, and we'd like to pay homage to women sailors who pushed against the tide of sailing's traditional hierarchy to forge their way into sailing's record books.
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