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Following the Yellow Brick Road
We've been following the Transpac fleet down the yellow brick road to Hawaii, and with over 50% of the fleet now in, the results are becoming clear as fresh batches of Mai Tais are served.
Whoops!
An oldie, but a goodie … according to the related news reports, there were no injuries.
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But Where Is He?
In mid-March we shared a story about the 55-ft sloop 'Ishi.' A friend of the boat's captain has shared some background about the man and his vessel.
Sailing Blind
Starlink is launching a new era for sailors. Like people on shore, sailors are debating the value of advancing technology's place in our lives, and how to incorporate time in the virtual world with time in the real world.
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They're Getting Close
The Transpac fleets are converging on Hawaii as the breeze settles in and the weather becomes magical. We're following along with the Santa Cruz 52 'Westerly'.
We Are Where the Wind Blows
As the weekend approaches, we're looking back at some of the summer sailing happening on the Bay.
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What Are You?
If you're joining the 29th Baja Ha-Ha, send your bio to the Poobah for this year's 'Meet the Fleet Guide.'
Female Sailor In The Ocean Race 22-23
July 1 concluded The Ocean Race, and we spoke with S.F. Bay sailor Bérénice Charrez about her experience in the competition.
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Slot Cars
As the Transpac moves west, the fleet is settling into the slot-car lane and finding time to chat with us from the decks.
It's Turtle Time
A mystery boat owner's Fourth of July celebrations in Sausalito took a wrong turn last night when their boat turned turtle at the launching ramp.
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Solo Race to Hawaii
"Made ya jump!" That might be the gleeful cry uttered by several of the racers in the Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race once they learn that they are making tracks to Hawaii so fast that…
Not all who wander are lost
The father-son crew of Dave and Zachary Wysopal aboard the 45-ft Island Trader ketch 'Yasukole' are alive and well in American Samoa, having made landfall last Friday (June 30), after 78 days at sea.
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Celebrate by Sailing
Have you been able to get out for some Fourth of July-weekend sailing? There's been spectacular weather in places, and we hope you've all been taking advantage!
Racing to Hawaii
We've posted our third edition of Transpac Live as all fleets are currently playing the angles to Hawaii.
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Holiday Learning and Fun
Shoreline Lake is putting on its best summer for young and older kids who are getting onboard for a variety of sailing camps and certification programs.
Bay Area Escape
Captain Daniel Aguiniga shows how to read and relax at Angel Island. Get there early, as many of the slips are either broken down or overrun by seals.
Because It's Fun!
Pacific Puddle Jumper Any Turpin was recently asked by a sailor why they should join the Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendez-vous. His reasoning is solid; now we want to go, too!
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Action on the Pacific
There's already lots of news coming from offshore in the Pacific as the first two starts head west to Hawaii in the 2023 Transpac.
Round the World Race
Bay Area sailor Ronnie Simpson has qualified for the inaugural Global Solo Challenge — a singlehanded, nonstop, around-the-world race.
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Planetary Win
The somewhat fragile, foiling and fast IMOCA 60s have just finished The Ocean Race around the world, with 11th Hour Racing declared the winner.
Yes Please!
The weather gods are celebrating the arrival of the newest 'Latitude 38' — the July issue. Yes, folks, it is out today and on its way to your favorite distributor, or if you're a subscriber, to your mailbox, as we write.
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Who's Afloat?
A well-known, abandoned boat is brought back to life to carry on her sailing life.
Hey You!
If you find yourself in a liferaft on almost any of the main cruising routes, if you have the right equipment, you could be picked up in 18 hours — and often less.
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Conversations with Sailors
Hear how to conquer your sailing fears, document your journey along the way, make sacrifices to make your lifestyle work, discover how tough you truly are, and achieve your cruising dreams.
Summer Sailing in Full Swing
"It's time to register for the this year's Westpoint Regatta, the YRA destination race with not one, but two great parties."
Transpac Live
Join us live aboard Westerly during the 2023 Transpac.
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Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race
On Sunday, June 25, 17 singlehanded sailors pointed their bows out the Golden Gate with their final destination a virtual finish line in Hanalei Bay on the north shore of Kauai.
First Summer Weekend
Why isn't Summer Sailstice a three-day weekend yet? In an ideal world, all summer sailing weekends would would be like this past first weekend of summer.
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Doo-Dahing the Delta to the Bay
The day after turning 19, Takoda Fletcher got his USCG captain’s license, and the rest is history.
Browsing the Sale Pages
Do you remember those lazy weekend hours spent browsing the 'Trading Post' for boats and a host of other items you didn't know you needed until your saw them advertised?
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Yacht donations are vitally important to supporting our students and programs. More info: cmafyachtdonation.org.
Summertime Sailing
Summertime sailing starts this weekend, with some heading solo to Hawaii and some simply sailing the Bay. There are many ways to sail on these long summer days.
It's Not Black and White
Is it the boat's fault or the whale's fault? This boat was just minding its own business and now has evidence of foul — no — whale play.
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A Weekend of Racing
Last weekend's PICYA Lipton Cup delivered a variety of conditions for the annual interclub challenge.
All About the Boats
This summer in San Francisco, kids are learning about sailing, rowing and boatbuilding and maritime history at S.F Maritime's Summer Camp.
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Summer Is Now
The days go by quickly, but one day has more daylight than any other: the solstice. It's happening today.
The Search Continues
Two completely unrelated search-and-rescue missions intersected last week, resulting in the nearly miraculous sighting and rescue of an offshore rower.
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Fun on the water and the beach
This weekend's Half Moon Bay race is a YRA Destination Regatta. Have you signed up yet?
The Sounds of Sailing
This week in 'Good Jibes', we’re casting off with three stories from the June issue of 'Latitude 38' Sailing Magazine.
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Pretty History
The 2023 Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show enjoyed a spectacular day on which to display the Bay Area's wooden-boat sailing heritage.
Regardless of your views on sailing's heritage, we believe it really is for everyone, and we are grateful to the organizations and people making diversity and inclusion a reality.
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Breathless Sailing
SailGP finished the first event of Season 4 in Chicago. The windy city wasn't windy, but sailing competition still creates nail-biting moments.
There She Is
Did you guess right as to where the Freedom Kirkland is, or was?
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