Archive for July 2023
The Coronado 35 ‘Watchfire’ — A Season in the Delta
Do you ever wonder how it feels to spend a season in the Delta? 'Watchfire' and her crew spent a few months sailing and exploring this local water-playground,
Sailor Rescued in Southern Ocean Claims Collision With Sunfish
A 22-year-old sailor was on a circumnavigation of Australia, when his boat was damaged and he sustained injuries, causing him to initiate a rescue from the Southern Ocean.
Sometimes, Sailors Don’t Wear Lifejackets
Is it anyone's business whether someone else does or doesn't wear a lifejacket on their boat? What's the balance between encouraging safe habits and taking to the internet to reprimand people for not behaving as we'd like them to?
Hurricane Calvin Takes Aim for Hawaii
It's hurricane season, with one of the early-season cyclones on a rare track toward Hawaii.
Believe the Hype — Ronstan Orbit Winches™ Have Arrived
See what sets these innovative new winches in a league of their own.
‘Iolani’ Enjoys the Delta Doo Dah in Potato Slough
Sylvia Stewart Stompe and Barry Stompe enjoyed a Delta Doo Dah getaway with everything from quiet anchoring to explosive fireworks and acrobatic planes, all while meeting new sailing friends.
Sally Lindsay Honey and West Coast Sailors Join National Sailing Hall of Fame
The 2023 list of National Sailing Hall of Fame inductees includes West Coast sailors Sally Lindsay Honey, Bill Lapworth and Bob Perry, plus a Lifetime Achievement Award earned by Tim Hogan.
Don’t Miss the 38th Plastic Classic Regatta
The 38th Annual Plastic Classic Regatta is coming up on July 22. Don't miss out! Sign up today: www.bayviewboatclub.org/plastic-classic.
Photos from the Baja Ha-Ha Wayback Machine
It's always fun to look over old black and whites, and even more fun if you happen to spot yourself or someone you know among the many faces.
San Francisco on the Bay: “Trail Guide”
Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
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