Posts by Christine Weaver
Olive’s August Adventures in the Delta
Max Perez, solo sailing the Pearson 303 Olive in the Delta Doo Dah Dozen cruising rally in early August, filed this report.
A Cornucopia of October Regattas
As detailed in Monday's 'Lectronic, the YRA and Vallejo Yacht Club canceled the 2020 Great Vallejo Race. But that doesn't mean there's no racing. Au contraire!
The 2020 Great Vallejo Race Is Canceled
The chairman of Vallejo Yacht Club's board of directors, called us last week. "The city has us closed down. We can't welcome people right now."
The Long and Short of the Corinthian Yacht Club Fall Series
With normal summer and fall racing suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corinthian Yacht Club designed a new Fall Series.
That’s a Wrap for the 51st La Solitaire du Figaro
The 51st edition of La Solitaire du Figaro has come to a close with current Vendée Globe champion Armel Le Cléac’h claiming overall victory.
In the Fog of War, a Win at the Santa Cruz 27 Nationals
On September 11-13, poor air quality forced the postponement or cancellation of races. So the 2020 Santa Cruz 27 National Championship in Santa Cruz was welcome news — and not only because the regatta actually happened.
Stars + Stripes Forever? It’s Over, but not Officially
Elton John’s song 'Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me' says it best for the Stars + Stripes saga. The Long Beach Yacht Club-flagged team has done everything in their power to stay in the America’s Cup.
Doing the Regatta Shuffle
"Very Unhealthy" air quality throughout the Bay Area prompted race organizers to postpone several events.
Explosion and Fire at Oxbow Marina
We were startled by a very loud explosion. Suddenly, the stern of a powerboat burst into flames, and we heard another explosion.
Countdown to America’s Cup 36
The preparation window narrows and the training pace quickens for the remaining three viable challengers as the Southern Hemisphere winter turns to an America’s Cup spring.
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