Posts by Christine Weaver
Compete Against 100 Boats in a 37-Race Series on the Estuary
The biggest racing series in San Francisco Bay is underway. Organizers expect to score 100 boats against one another in a 37-race series.
Stormy Doublehanded Farallones Succesful for Some, Not so Great for Others
BAMA's Doublehanded Farallones Race was a true test of mettle this year, dishing out 25-35 knots of southerly storm winds.
Crew Assignments on the Waggen
The skipper looked over his new crew. “Good morning, everyone. I’m Louis Kannen and this is the H.A.F.-designed sprit yawl Waggen."
April Yacht Racing on the Near Horizon
An astute reader and historian found an article in the April 10, 1955, San Francisco Examiner that says the Bullship started in 1954.
Let the Beer Can Racing Season Begin
With Daylight Saving Time now in effect, it's time to roll out the beer cans!
Pyewacket Sails to a Win in the Puerto Vallarta Race
Roy Pat Disney's San Diego-based Andrews 68 Pyewacket is on a roll.
West Coast Yacht Racing Marches Along
"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."
Marin County Team Three-Peats at Etchells Winter Series
The Etchells Biscayne Bay Series concluded on February 16-18 with a three-peat win by a California team, Lifted.
Record-Breaking Pace in Islands Race
The Southern California coastal racing season kicked off with the 2024 Islands Race, co-hosted by Newport Harbor and San Diego Yacht Clubs.
A Sneak Peek at Regattas in February
Some of the 2023-2024 midwinter series will see their finales in February.
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