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An Update
After nearly a month of lawlessness and what liveaboard residents have described as a state of perpetual fear and anxiety, the Coast Guard announced this week that they will begin patrolling the Oakland Estuary to combat a recent outbreak of piracy.
We are at that time again!
The America’s Cup World Series clock is set for the historic port city of Vilanova i La Geltrú along the beautiful, mountainous Spanish Coast.
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Releasing sewage into waterways while boating or fishing spreads disease, harms aquatic life and, bottom line, it is just plain gross.
Community Art
Gulls crying, anemometers whirling, life jackets rustling, and waves lapping — would you believe it was the scene of a Shakespeare play?
Crosby's Deep Dive
Rick Marvin entertained many sailors in Hanalei Bay, and some of them were entertainers like David Crosby.
Duck, and keep your eyes aloft
Towing sailboats with the mast up can be dangerous, and we're sure that everyone has a story to tell. (Please comment below!) A sailor sent us a photo after a, ahem, failed launch at a ramp on Folsom Lake. Fortunately, the culprit was tree limbs and not electrical wires, which can be a lot more worrisome.
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St. Francis Yacht Club's 59th Edition
Anticipation is high as 79 teams gather at the docks of St. Francis Yacht Club for last-minute preparations before tomorrow’s start of the Rolex Big Boat Series.
Good Jibes
This week’s 'Good Jibes' host John Arndt is joined by offshore racer and Naos Yachts founder and CEO Charly Devanneaux to chat about all things racing, cruising, and French sailing
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Race Sponsor Secured
Shipyard Brewing has joined Ronnie Simpson Racing as a title sponsor for the Global Solo Challenge race.
Cruisers' Seminars
Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine in San Diego will be holding a sereies of cruising seminars, with guest speakers touching on a variety of cruising-related topics, each weekday evening starting October 16 through 20, and again the following week, October 23 to 27.
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Sausalito Boat Show
Mark your calendar! Sausalito is hosting California's newest boat show from Friday, October 13, to Sunday, October 15.
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This year is not the only thing that's flying by… Check out this month's Caption Contest(!) offering and drop your comments below.
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Swiftsure Yachts offers exceptional service, quality brokerage boats and new yachts for world cruising.
Tension Relief
Sixteen-year-old Adrian Maciuca, has launched a sailing life and a new sailing product from Shoreline Lake in Mountain View.
Foiled Again
Are the SailGP F50 foiling cats showing signs of wear? Collisions and breakdowns show another side of SailGP's "Impact League."
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Join the 2023 International Folkboat Regatta September 24-29 at Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon.
Spaulding
We have loads of photos and lots of great stories to share, but not enough time, or space, right now. But we knew you'll all be wanting to see the pics, so here's a little peek into last night's event.
Sailing Trials
Daniela Moroz and other US sailing athletes will be headed to Marseille for the 2024 Olympics.
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Back to the Future
The cutter 'Folly' was built in San Francisco while shipbuilder Matthew Turner was still building boats at his shipyard in Benicia.
Support a Good Cause
Oysters, artists, ecologists, and dreamers and the Cruising Club’s Kid's Day. Everything one needs for an afternoon of family fun.
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Join the 2023 International Folkboat Regatta September 24-29 at Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon.
Eight Bells for the Drifter
Jimmy Buffett passed away on Friday at the age of 76. An outpouring of love, memories and heartache has filled every corner of the media landscape, celebrating a good man and a life magnificently lived.
Sailors' Stories
Susan Ruhne has been the regatta chair of the Rolex Big Boat Series since 2015, and is also on the St. Francis Yacht Club board of directors.
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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!
Sunset Racing
While sailing into the sunset is the clichéd dream, you can often have as much fun sailing "away from" the sunset.
It's Childs Play
The Sailing Science Center has been busy all year, demonstrating some of the science behind sailing to kids and adults around the Bay Area.
Sharing the Fun
Sailors gotta sail! Check out what your community was up to last month.
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It's happening on Thursday, September 7. Get your tickets for the Fall Crew List Party, now!
Day of Rest
However you choose to celebrate Labor Day, we wish you a safe and happy time doing it. Cover photo ©KKMI
So Long Suds
Labor Day means a change of seasons. Beer can racing winds down and fall sailing heats up.
Having fun with Sailors
Before you come along to the Crew Party, stop in at Call of Sea's dock by the Bay Model and take a guided tour of the brigantine 'Matthew Turner.'
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We'll be there, with new boats!
Get Your Hands on a Copy
Yes! Today is September 1, and the day our new issue hits the docks! Here's a preview of what's inside.
Living the Life
When you do something you love you never have to work a day in your life. Spaulding brings in the next class of apprentices for Boatworks 101.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Wings, Foils and Electric
A downwind blast in 20+ knots of breeze between the Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay bridges? Why not?
The Sounds of Sailing
Alli has sailed four Transpacs and is on the board of the Transpacific Yacht Club, the San Diego Yacht Club, and the Cruising Club of America. Hear her thoughts on everything from Transpacs to life lessons.
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Winging It
You often find help for your boat from your next-door neighbors. Such was the case for the Express 27 'Salty Hotel.'
We Found 'Cheyenne'
Who remembers 'PlayStation' (the catamaran, not the game console)? Or maybe you know her as 'Cheyenne'? Either way, she's back in the Bay!
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It's happening on Thursday, September 7. Get your tickets for the Fall Crew List Party, now!
Icewater
Bay Area sailors and adventurers Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge are preparing to head north for more high-latitude sailing.
Cabo
The sign-up deadline for the 29th Baja Ha-Ha has been extended to Sept. 10, to allow for any last minute sailors who are inspired after attending the 'Latitude 38' Fall Crew List Party on September 7.
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Pleas for Help Ignored
While there is increasing fear, crime and alarm along the Oakland Estuary, the Oakland Marine Patrol units apparently took time for a lunch run to Sam's in Tiburon.
As September Races Toward Us
Entries for the Rolex Big Boat Series will close at 9 p.m. this Thursday, August 31. The hosts promise "epic conditions."
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Women Crush Everyday
Women the world over have overcome many obstacles to be recognized as champions in their chosen sport. We celebrate them all on Women's Equality Day.
From the Magazine
'Latitude 38's Heather Breaux spent some time with the San Francisco Sea Scouts to learn about their programs and the unique young people who participate.
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Sailing the Estuary
Some observations from a pleasant cruise down the Oakland Estuary.
Going National
The Bay Area's 'Matthew Turner' gets full coverage in 'WoodenBoat' magazine with an in-depth look at the history, inspiration and construction of Alan Olson's vision for a Bay Area educational tall ship.
Seeking Assistance
Sailor and 30-ft white sloop, 'Bianca,' missing on San Francisco Bay since August 18.
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