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Our Favorite Marathon Sailor
Our favorite "marathon" sailor, Jeanne Socrates, who, at age 77, became the oldest woman to circumnavigate the world solo and unassisted, turned 80 this week.
Variable Conditions in Santa Monica Bay
Del Rey Yacht Club hosted the United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) West Coast Championship.
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From the Magazine
What's the right way to put away the boat at the end of the race? A walk down the docks will reveal many variations.
Keeping an Eye on the Weather
Research scientists predict a California megastorm is headed our way. They just haven't said when ...
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Global Solo Challenge
"In October of 2023, I will be setting sail in the inaugural edition of the Global Solo Challenge race from Spain back to Spain."
See You There
This is the sailing event of the season and will take place on September 1st at the Spaulding Marine Center in Sausalito.
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Sailors' Stories
Brian is an author, historian, and open-space activist who has done extensive research on famous and undocumented shipwrecks throughout Marin County.
From the Magazine
As a new development on Treasure Island blossoms into a new 8,000-home neighborhood smack in the middle of the Bay, local governments are bracing for the corresponding surge in traffic, and are looking for ways to curb congestion.
Performance Dinghy Sailing on the Bay
Olympic class racing is hard to find in the US but the foundation for future success is being built on both coasts with the West Marine US Open Sailing Series.
Yacht Racing in the San Juans
Blue skies, sunshine and predictions of winds of 8-10 knots had racers smiling in anticipation of a perfect day for the 50th annual Shaw Island Classic.
One Blade At A Time
Solo kayaker Cyril Derreumaux is over halfway across the Pacific on his second attempt to paddle from California to Hawaii.
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A midlife couple abandons careers to sail 20,000 miles in a Baba 35.
How Can You Help First Responders?
There are many things to know before you go. The USCG will be on hand at the Crew Party and in San Diego to help you understand more about Coast Guard Search and Rescue.
A Late Night Adventure
Marga Pretorius found herself surrounded by a squall while anchored in Salsipuedes, Mexico, and came dangerously close to the nearby rocks.
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Celebrate 80 years of the Nordic Folkboat, at the Richmond Yacht Club on September 3-4.
Dinghies Rock
The ILCA class is looking good with youth sailors like SoCal's Alex Fisher racing her way up the ranks.
Medevac Ahoy!
Aboard Andy Schwenk’s 'Spindrift V,' all was not well.
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Latitude 38 Crew Connections
David Delaney had made a promising connection at a Crew List Party the previous year.
Extended Interview
Ian Walsh told us that getting into sailing "is almost like learning to surf again." Being onboard 11th Hour Racing's 'Malama', he brought a curiosity about the behind-the-scenes, day-in-the-life details, offering a glimpse of what it's like to race onboard such a spectacular, convention-defying sailboat.
Nautical Treasures and Entertainment
This Saturday, August 13, is swapmeet day, starting with Owl Harbor Marina's annual Nautical Swapmeet from 8 a.m. to midday.
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Happy Anniversary
The Richmond Yacht Club is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with a 90th Birthday Regatta and a walk down memory lane.
World Famous L38
It's August's Caption Contest(!) time! This month we have a photo that we found on the Columbia 5.5 Sailboats Facebook page.
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Owl Harbor is holding its annual Nautical Swapmeet this coming Saturday, August 13th from 8 a.m. to midday.
Its More Than Sailing
Join in, make friends, sail south, and get a burgee and a cruising guide. All good reasons to aim toward the ultimate reward of cruising Mexico.
Weekly Sailing Podcast
Craig's sailing résumé includes over 16 national and world titles, and even an Olympic campaign in 1992. He's also the editor and publisher of 'Scuttlebutt Sailing News.'
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Sailor Safely Arrives at Hospital
Andy Schwenk has been brought safely to land by a combination of Coast Guard, Air Force, commercial shipping and assistance from a fellow yacht.
Small Boats Win Big Races
New boat owners, new fleets, new events are all helping keep the Santa Cruz 27 at the top of her game.
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Don't miss the South Bay Championship and South of the Border Party, August 27-28.
A Question for the Nation
What's your recollection of R boats?
A Mission to Find Sailing Memorabilia
On a recent trip to Australia we took a flight to the country's west coast in search of the coveted America's Cup.
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The Latitude 38 Crew List Party is returning on Thursday, September 1st at Spaulding Marine Center.
Wing Sailors and Windsurfers
On a really dark Friday afternoon, the St. Francis Yacht Club hosted wing foilers and windsurfers for some course racing.
Digging Deep in the Bay Area
Dredging has kept Bay Area waterways open for over a century. It's an ongoing process that needs the support of boaters and businesses to keep these waterways open.
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The Latitude 38 Crew List Party is returning on Thursday, September 1st at Spaulding Marine Center.
Can She Be Revived?
Readers share their memories of Ron MacAnnan's M-class sloop, 'Pursuit.'
Plywood Can Be Fast
Overall winner of this year's California Offshore Race Week, 'Pell Mell,' underwent a year-long renovation before claiming her first-place title.
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Mountain High Ha-Ha
Who said you can only Ha-Ha by the sea? Chris Maher took his 2022 Baja Ha-Ha burgee in the other direction, 14,505 feet up to the top of Mount Whitney.
Sailors' Stories
Hear about Glenn's sailing adventures all over the world, about setting a record in his Express 37, the story behind 'Q', about designing a boat for older sailors, and his passions outside of sailing.
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News Bytes from Boating Clean & Green
Racers, cruisers, fishermen and other boaters, and whale watchers can download a free Whale Alert app.
The Journey Continues
The newest iteration of 'Fleetwood', while not a Naja, is still a wooden kit boat — a 30-ft Waarschip.
Sailing In Pictures
Getting people to go sailing is why we do what we do, and we want to share all the photos submitted for our July Sailagram feed.
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Crossing From West to East
Cal Currier didn't set out to break any records, but he appears to have become the youngest person to sail solo, west to east, across the Atlantic Ocean.
Get Your Copy
The August issue is packed full of great sailing and sailors' stories and photos. Get your copy now!
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Visit Vallejo Marina and enjoy the guest and fuel dock, free pump-outs, full service boatyard and chandlery, plus two restaurants!
Cruising Rally to Fun in the Sun
Owl Harbor Announces New Date for Roaring Day in the Delta
Offshore Sailing Choices
Some people only race and others only cruise. Some know how to enjoy both. Jimmy Peter is one of those who relays the differences.
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Enjoy a peaceful stay in the heart of Ensenada at Ensenada Cruiseport Village.
Fishing for Ghost Nets
The 140-ft vessel 'KWAI' passed under the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday, July 23, completing a 45-day garbage-trawling expedition.
Boaters Not Welcome
A new plan by the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) aims to restrict access to the beach in Clipper Cove to swimmers only.
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A Fun, Family Day Out
Galilee Harbor's annual Maritime Day festival is on next Saturday, August 6.
Lightning, Thunder, Rain and Hail
You could say that no one predicted what happened in the wet, windy and wild Chicago to Mackinac Race, but that's not true.
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