Archive for April 2021
The SailGP Stars Are Out in Bermuda
It's race weekend for SailGP in Bermuda as the extreme foiling catamaran series launches the start of their second (third?) season.
He Was a Prince, and a Sailor
"We raced against him many times when 'Yeoman' was a Sigma 38 ..."
Navy Trimaran USS ‘Oakland’ Smiles for the Camera
Kimberly Kaleo was on the Bay to escort USS 'Oakland' into port for the Navy trimaran's commissioning ceremony last weekend.
Summer Sailstice Welcomes Aboard New Sailing Ambassadors
The 2021 Summer Sailstice ambassador program gives you an opportunity for an official role in getting the world sailing on June 19.
Club Nautique ‘Get to Know Jeanneau’ Is on This Weekend!
'Get to Know Jeanneau' at Club Nautique in Alameda, CA, is on this weekend! Come and see some of Jeanneau’s best-selling models at this 'by appointment only' event.
Maritime Tips for Earth Day
Tomorrow, April 22, will be the 51st Earth Day. With mariners in mind, the California Division of Boating and Waterways sent in these Earth Day tips.
Biden Administration Protects Endangered Pacific Humpback Whales’ Habitat
"Critical habitat protection will help safeguard ocean areas essential for migrating and feeding. The designation will ensure that federally permitted activities do not destroy or harm important whale habitat."
How Times Have Changed Since 4/20, 1988
Though pot is now legal in California and many other states, the USCG is a federal agency, and while aboard your boat you do come under their jurisdiction.
How’s Your April Sailing Shaping Up?
George Scott and his crew entered their first OYRA race together aboard s/v 'Freyja', and they had a blast!
EWOL Propellers — Setting the Pitch
EWOL propellers make maneuvering easier (reduce inertia), and increase sail speed and optimize engine speed.
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