Archive for May 2025
USCG Seeks Comment on Removal of Buoys in the Northeast
The USCG is proposing to remove hundreds of buoys in the country's Northeast.
Calendar Alert: Opening Day on the South Bay
South Bay Yacht Club is inviting boaters to its Opening Day on the South Bay on Memorial Day weekend — Saturday, May 24.
Good Jibes #191: Joshua Wheeler on DIY-ing as The Resourceful Sailor
This week we chat with Joshua Wheeler, aka The Resourceful Sailor, whose DIY tips and tricks regularly feature in 'Lectronic Latitude'.
Get Your Pre-Season Boat Health Check at San Francisco Boat Works
Engine inspection, check fluid levels, battery and electrical, hull, propeller and more.
Join the 45th Annual Memorial Cruise
Join the 45th Annual Memorial Cruise aboard a WWII Liberty Ship.
Velella Velella Everywhere, Including in the Bay
Sailing the central Bay last week, I literally ran into thousands of 'Velella velella' floating in a swath approximately 1000 yards long.
Wind in Their Sails — Death and Resurrection
Walking up to 'Balclutha', I was mesmerized by the tall masts and yardarms, and I visualized going up the ratlines to break out the sails.
Visit USCG Auxiliary’s Annual Water Safety Fair on May 17
The USCG's annual Water Safety Fair is on Saturday, May at the USCG Station in Sausalito.
Sailors Go on the Lamb at Angel Island
A bunch of sailors escaped the ordinary hustle and bustle of a Bay Area Saturday to gather at Angel Island for the annual "Lambstravaganza."
Join Club Nautique for an Open House on May 17 in Alameda
Check out the new Jeanneau and pre-owned sail and powerboats, and register for our Charter Ownership Seminar.
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