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A Rollicking Good Time on S.F. Bay
"Today was pretty high winds: 25-27 knots," said John Egleston when we talked with him at the St. Francis Yacht Club docks.
A Discussion About Karl
The climate is changing worldwide. The New York 'Times' has zeroed in on how it's changing fog patterns (or not) on San Francisco Bay.
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Charting a Course
UKHO joins NOAA in ceasing production of paper nautical navigation charts.
From the Magazine
Standing naked and wet in the boater’s restroom, with all of his clothes and his dock keys locked in the shower room, Tim had to find his way through the gate and back to his boat.
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Grand Prix Yacht Racing in San Francisco
This evening, sailors will gather at St. Francis Yacht Club on the San Francisco Marina.
Sailors' Stories
Ben grew up sailing on Chesapeake Bay, and in his 20s he refurbished the 1969 Allied Luders 33 'Baggywrinkle', which he cruised from the Eastern Seaboard to South America and back.
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Local Waterfront Fun
Sausalito Community Boating Center hosted its Open Day and first-ever Oyster Festival in tandem with the Sausalito Cruising Club's Kids Day.
In Front of the Lens
The Poobah is putting together the 'Meet the Fleet' book, which will include bios of all the boats entered in the Baja Ha-Ha, and as many photos as possible.
Sold Before Distribution
The rapid response to this 'Classifieds' ad surprised even us. You never know what might happen until you give it a try.
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Onshore Grounding
A sailboat gets caught inside the shore break and capsizes in the shallow water.
Now We're All Rich?
Sharp property tax increases on boats is causing boat owners to take a closer look at their tax bills.
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Fastest Day Ever
Aussie-American Jimmy Spithill has led his United States team to their first-ever SailGP victory, prevailing in the finals.
Team Work Makes the Trash Disappear
Treasure Island is having a clean-up this coming Saturday, organized by the Sailing Science Center and its like-minded partners.
Mid-Pacific Rescue
Little did Andy Schwenk know that a small ankle-scrape sustained at the end of the race would turn into a life-threatening infection.
Witty Comments Welcome
What a great shot for this month's Caption Contest(!)!
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The Windiest Venue in SoCal
A small yet very competitive field of eight International 14s flocked to Los Angeles Harbor to sail the US Nationals in 'Hurricane Gulch' at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club.
The Year Is Racing By
In the midst of the 2022 racing season, planning for the 2023 season is getting underway.
Mahina Looks Forward to New Adventures
Progress on the Albin Vega 27 'Mahina' continues on Shaw Island in the Pacific Northwest.
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Grounded But Not Out
On the last night of her months-long West Coast tour, 'Defiant' was grounded on a rocky shoal some 12nm off the Southern California coastline.
It's Not Too Late
It's not over until it's over. There's still time to register for the 2022 Baja Ha-Ha.
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Flirting with Disaster
Stephen Dale filed this report from Benicia Yacht Club's Chase the Moon Race.
Sailors Doing What Sailors Do
Chris Otorowski, seasoned offshore racer and cruiser, and current commodore of the Cruising Club of America, chats with Moe Roddy about his adventures around the world by sea.
West Coast Weather Watch
Hurricane Kay is on track to rake the west coast of Baja Thursday morning, affecting Turtle Bay as well as Cedros and other offshore islands.
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Everybody Takes a Break
Happy Labor Day to all sailors and the workers on the working waterfront. We hope you enjoy these photos of people getting the job done!
Finding a Seat on the Ocean
The 'Latitude 38' Crew List parties have come back to life as sailors showed up to compare notes, read the stickers pasted on one another's chests, and sort out who's sailing where and with whom. We'll assume it will all get sorted out in the weeks to come.
Health Alert
A red tide washing through the Bay Area waterways is killing thousands of fish.
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Bay Area Updates
The ability to access and enjoy the Bay is being challenged. To keep you up to date we've launched a new page — Working Waterfront: San Francisco Bay.
Regatta at Catalina
"We are sailing in SoCal right now, and happened to be in the middle of the Long Point Race Week."
Sailing In Pictures
August was full of sailing joy for so many people! Thanks to everyone who shared their photos.
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Sailors Meeting Sailors
A crew from USCG will be at the party to answer questions and take your old EPIRBs and PLBs for disposal.
Sailing for Your Ears
After losing his sight at 45, Walt Raineri discovered he could reconnect with the planet through sailing.
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Profile
What sailors rarely talk about is what comes after the journey and the destination. What does one do once they've realized their goals? How do sailors with tens of thousands of ocean miles under their belts age with grace and purpose?
Regatta Preview
Labor Day Weekend Choices; The Last Races of Summer; Autumn Already?
Offshore Laughs
Looking for a laugh offshore? LA comedy is heading offshore to Catalina Island for sailors and anyone who wants some island time and a good time.
New Fleet Member Wins Regatta
Inverness Yacht Club hosted the 82nd International 110 National Championship regatta on Tomales Bay on August 8-12.
Help From Cruising Sailors
The SSCA helps cruisers as cruisers help the destinations where they cruise. The Clean Wake program offers guidance and specific programs on distant shores.
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Sailagram is Fun
This Thursday's Crew List Party is an ideal opportunity to get some land-based sailing snaps. Get your ticket for the party, and bring your camera…
A Salty-Day for a Good Cause
Sausalito Community Boating Center (SCBC) is hosting an Open House and the first-ever (mini-) Oyster Festival on Saturday, September 10.
The Sounds of Sailing Dreams
One year, 54 episodes, and 42,000 downloads — we hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have enjoyed creating it.
Bay Sailing and Beyond
Call of the Sea's schooner 'Seaward' and tall ship 'Matthew Turner' are giving everything they have to keep their educational youth sailing programs on track.
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Bay Area E Ticket
Legendary downwind West Coast races are usually hundreds or thousands of miles and many days long. This one is just about 10 minutes.
Applications and Nominations Open
The US Sailing Foundation is accepting applications for the newly established Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant.
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The Latitude 38 Crew List Party is returning on Thursday, September 1st at Spaulding Marine Center.
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