
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.
Corinthian Midwinters Could Be Called Midsummers
Signing up for midwinter racing adds that extra level of commitment for you and your crew to get the boat out sailing in the winter.
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 »
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?
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.
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.
Meet Margie Woods on Good Jibes Ep. #27
Margie is a lifelong sailor, a Singlehanded Transpacific racer, and an ASA instructor who is passionate about supporting women in following their sailing dreams.
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