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"The best crew ever assembled."
Roy Pat Disney's San Diego-based Andrews 68 Pyewacket is on a roll.
Olympic Wrestling
US Olympic medalist and longtime US Sailing volunteer JJ Fetter wrote US Sailing President Rich Jepsen asking for resignations.
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Cruising for Fun and Philanthropy
Each year, sailors come to Barra de Navidad for the fun and camaraderie of Cruise-In Week, and to raise funds for the local schools and their students.
Small Boats, Big Fleet
If you want to look on the bright side of life, surround yourself with Optimists.
Early Birds Get the Worms
The IOFF received a record number of submissions representing more than 38 countries for this year's program — 16 US-based films succeeded in making the list.
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Bon Voyage et Bon Chance
Olympic kite-foiling representative Daniela Moroz was celebrated at a farewell gathering at the St. Francis Yacht Club.
Four Weeks of Great Reading
In this month's issue we share stories about Ronnie Simpson's dismasting, 'No Name's "manifestly unsafe voyage," Sue and Mike Proudfoot's 36-year-long journey with 'Farida,' and many more interesting and fun stories.
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A Brighter Future?
SB 1066, The Marine Flare Producer Responsibility Act, is proposing a free-to-the-consumer program for safe and proper marine flare collection and disposal.
There Be Treasure in That Thar City
Historian and author Ron S. Filion has published 'Buried Ships of San Francisco,' which includes a map of around 70 ships believed to lie beneath the city.
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Share the gift of sailing, and then share great discussions about the stories you've read.
Mike Patterson wins a hat
You might recognize our latest 'Latitude 38' Golden Ticket winner from his Islander 36 'Green Flash', berthed in South Beach Harbor.
A Sailor's Story
Melinda has sailed over 30,000 nautical miles — including 10 races to Hawaii — and has spent 19 years as general counsel for three America’s Cup teams.
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Tri Out
Applications are now open for women sailors to join an elite Open Fifty trimaran circuit with the goal of having a woman skipper in the 2026 Route du Rhum.
March Racing Preview
"I wanted to share a new free event we're planning at Berkeley Yacht Club this year: a crew party for skippers and crew to connect ahead of our Friday night beer can series."
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Lifted Lifts Yet Another Trophy
The Etchells Biscayne Bay Series concluded on February 16-18 with a three-peat win by a California team, Lifted.
From Small Beginnings
Sailing Education Adventures has been awarded the PCYA Garrett Horder Trophy for its outstanding contributions to youth development through sail training.
Don't miss Sail a Small Boat Day at Richmond Yacht Club! It's free and open to EVERYONE. More Info: www.richmondyc.org.
World Match Racing Tour
Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup match racing returns to Long Beach Yacht Club in April.
That MacGyver Guy
The Resourceful Sailor presents this simple design as an option for securing your companionway drop boards, whether to appease racing rules or for your own sense of security.
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Dynamic Duos Don't Always Wear Capes
Ashley Perrin and Merf Owen, of San Rafael, California, are the recipients of the Cruising Club of America’s Royal Cruising Club Trophy for 2023.
Need a date?
Great weather and great events lie ahead. We can't predict the weather part, but our calendar can help you find the great events.
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San Pedro to San Diego
The Southern California coastal racing season kicked off with the 2024 Islands Race, co-hosted by Newport Harbor and San Diego Yacht Clubs.
Twisted Trades
The RORC Caribbean 600 took off from English Harbour on Monday, sailing straight into rare, fluky conditions.
From the Magazine
'Good Trouble' finished the 2023 Transpac fifth in her class, with her crew comprising mostly people of color, including five women in a nine-person crew, in 11 days.
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Meeting the Race Fleet
We're continuing our Pacific Cup profiles with the doublehander duo Philippe Jamotte and Alex Dailey.
Sailing Stories
Hear what’s unique about a Tempest, how to stay patient on (and off) the water, and about an impromptu Tempest race and more.
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It's Not Sailing, But Still Interesting
The 165-ft historic FDR presidential yacht USS 'Potomac' will be dry-docked at Bay Ship, Alameda, on March 11.
FOMO?
Sailors know there are a lot more aspects to sailing than billionaires, but the public perception of the sailing lifestyle is defined by luxury marketing and gawking at billionaires.
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Heading North
Bay Area sailors are invited to greet 'Stad Amsterdam' as she sails in under the Golden Gate Bridge on March 6 after a 3400-mile sail from Panama.
Vallarta Cup
While we've been watching the rain fall, Mexico has turned on the heat with their annual winter racing regattas.
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Spaulding Marine Center's Summer Sea Camps begin on June 24. Registrations are now open.
It Turned out Okay
A report of a scam led to a discovery about one sailor's success with finding a crew spot, and joining the Pacific Puddle Jump.
Sailboat History
Known as Richmond Yacht Club's flagship vessel 'Random's keel was laid at the Nunes Brothers yard in Sausalito, in 1949.
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Small Boats, Big Breeze
San Francisco ILCA Masters sailors traveled to Adelaide, Australia, to take on the world. They not only survived but did well!
Who are they?
We caught up with Point Richmond sailor Andy Schwenk about his entry for this year's Pacific Cup.
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The Bay Area Waterfront
After outcry over a proposed expansion of San Francisco Marina, the S.F. Board of Supervisors blocked plans to expand West Harbor Marina.Â
Golden Gate Bridge
PICYA is inviting skippers of the 105-member yacht club association to enjoy the Fourth Annual Treasure Island 360 Cruise on Sunday, February 18.
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Sharing the gift of sailing, and then share great discussions about the stories you both read.
A 'Landmark' No More
Richardson Bay's iconic wooden yacht 'Vadura' has met her end at Svendsen’s Bay Marine in Richmond.
Sailing Stories
Hear about the scariest places and encounters Stephen experienced on the water, and how he and his wife Margo stayed on good terms.
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Come join our Winter Open House at Marina del Rey or Point Richmond, from Feb 14 - 18.
Sharing Is Caring
One for you and one for a friend? Just imagine sharing the gift of sailing, and then sharing great discussions about the stories you both read.
Sunny Sunday
On Super Sail Sunday a group of students polished up their celestial navigation skills at the Cal Sailing Club in Berkeley.
Sailors Love Sailboats
It's a great time to offer your boat for sale in our 'Classy Classifieds.' The March issue deadline is tomorrow, February 15, at 5 p.m.
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Rubicon spends more time with buyers and sellers than any other Bay Area yacht brokerage. This hard work translates into more boats being sold and more boats for sale.
Late News
This story has been updated.
The World Famous L38
This month we bring you a historical photo that chills us to the core. Check it out! Then leave us your caption.
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Sailing is a Breeze
If you start sailing in small boats you might grow up to be a rich yachtsman or you might just have a blast sailing small boats.
Pac Cup Profiles
Matt Arno from Fort Worth, Texas, is planning and prepping his J/105 'Blue Flash' for his first Pacific Cup race this coming July.
Sublime Sailing
Ros de Vries offers a post-Fiasco reflection on the feelings stirred up after navigating the complicated riddle that is the Three Bridge Fiasco.
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