Archive for June 2021
Lola, a 55-Year-Old Kiwi Sloop, Finds a Home in San Diego
Lola, a New Zealand 37 is a classic wooden sloop designed as a racer/cruiser in 1966 by Jim Young of Birkenhead, New Zealand.
If at First You Don’t Succeed, Tri, Tri Again
Those who've sailed a Hobie 16 know the feeling. When a quick puff arrived during a jibe the spinnaker filled, the lee bow buried, and suddenly the race was over.
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One Month Free on Brand New Boat Docks in Marina Del Rey!
Delta Ditch Run Dished Out Some of This, Some of That
A westerly filled in, with nice pressure but not too much. Until it was too much.
Passage Nautical Is Seeking an Independent Contracting Commissioning Agent
Duties include both power and sail boat projects, electrical work, rigging, minor engine service for IB and OB and more.
Wednesday Is Hump Day and StFYC Wednesday Night Woodies
If you can't get on a boat, the riprap by the St. Francis YC is a great place to find a comfortable rock, pull out the telephoto lens, and enjoy the show.
South Pacific Entry Update
With the ever-evolving nature of government policies and regulations related to COVID, what’s accurate one day can become dangerously inaccurate the next.
Lowering the Mast on a Small Boat with The Resourceful Sailor
The tricky part is keeping the mast straight along the centerline of the boat. On a Flicka, and many others, this means creating a bridle on each cap shroud to keep tension on the mast as it comes down.
Did You Meet Merv, Donald and the Crew of ‘Qui Vive’ in Tiburon?
In the midst of a two-week tour of Tasmania, we found a sailor with fond memories of his two-week stay at the Tiburon docks in 1972.
Do You Have Sailing Plans for the Summer Sailstice Weekend?
When you post your club's cruising plans you'll be adding your pin to the map, and you, and all club members who sign up on the Summer Sailstice website, become eligible to win prizes.
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