Archive for June 2021
The Mountain High: Sailing on Scotts Flat Lake
We're always happy when we serendipitously discover sailing at the end of a dusty, mountain bike trail or any other random corner of California.
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
Wooden Boats for Veterans Celebrates ‘Clover’ and Welcomes ‘Sunda’
WBFV is making progress with 'Clover's restoration, and has taken possession of the 1941 sloop, 'Sunda'.
Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race Encounters Wind Holes
The racers in the Singlehanded Sailing Society's Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race are moving slowly along toward the finish in Hanalei, Kauai.
Pamela Healy Discusses Passing the Torch to Future Olympic Sailors
"Olympians are wired a little differently. They are relentless, passionate and committed to giving back. They inspire us all to be better."
Daniela Moroz — Going, Going, Going Fast!
"I love it when it is really gusty and the waves are really gnarly. There is nothing like kiting off Crissy Field and flying under the Golden Gate Bridge ..."
Setting Sail and Collecting Data on the ‘Pacific Spirit’
We brought along a MicroStrain 3DMGQ7 with dual antenna and RTK modem to collect navigation and position data.
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.
Big Breeze, Small Boats and Foiling Boards
Opti Heavy Weather Lives Up to Its Name; Friday Foiling Windsurf Fun at St. Francis; Kite Foil League's Delta Pro Event.
Chartering the BVI When COVID Tries to Stop You
The boat we had reserved was a six-stateroom Moorings 5800 cat, 58 feet of comfort and luxury — special even for a catamaran.
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