Archive for February 2022
Max Ebb: Never Cheat on the Small Stuff
Maybe my club's race chair thought that my age and demeanor would give the appearance of wisdom and integrity — but it would only be appearance.
What the Port Townsend Shipwrights’ Regatta Is Really All About
It's a classic event steeped in the tradition and culture of the Port Townsend maritime community. With the help of local sponsors, the event is free, and all sailboats are welcome, regardless of class or size.
A Bridge Too Far for Jeff Bezos?
How much is too much?
At what point do wealth and the trappings of success become excessive, extravagant and extreme? Is there a line, or an unspoken social contract?
In the Netherlands, a proposal for the temporary dismantling of a historic bridge to make way for a new superyacht reportedly built for West Coast sailor Jeff Bezos was, for some people, a step too far. More »
The Resourceful Sailor: Removing External Chainplates — An Unusual Tool Belt
The Resourceful Sailor looks outside the standard tool box to find creative ways of removing chainplate bolts.
Sausalito Community Boating Center Hosts 9th Annual Herring Festival
Sausalito Community Boating Center's 9th annual Herring Festival is online and in person, with a full menu at Spinnakers, a silent auction, and raffles.
Attempted Sailboat Bottom-Cleaning Goes Sideways
Beach the boat, clean the bottom, and sail away. What could possibly go wrong?
Shearwater Sailing: Building Sailing Skills and Community in Northern California
Join Shearwater Sailing for sailing Offshore and on San Francisco Bay, plus front row seats to next month's SailGP.
Skippers Wanted: US Coast Guard-Licensed Captains for Charters and Private Lessons
For power and sail. Hourly rate from $50 up. Weekend and weekday work available.
Spaulding Marine Center Hosts Apprentice Open House, and a Documentary
Anyone interested in the next intake of Boatworks 101 apprentices is invited to join the crew for an information session and tour of the facility.
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How to Crew Aboard a SailGP F50
The foilers are coming to San Francisco Bay in March. This video will teach you how to crew aboard.
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