Posts by Christine Weaver
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News of the YRA Encinal Regatta, PICYA Lipton Cup and More
"With the spiraling caseloads in most Bay Area counties, we feel the responsible and safe course of action is to postpone the Encinal Regatta."
Sailing to Angel Island on Two Weekends in July
Nancy and I spent Fourth of July weekend at Angel Island. We pulled into Ayala Cove around 11 a.m. on Friday, and there were already a handful of boats on the moorings.
Solo Vendée-Arctique Still Anyone’s Race
The inaugural Vendée-Arctique race marked a return to some type of normalcy in the sailing world. The first major ocean race of the COVID era…
Great Pacific Garbage Patch Haul
Chartered by the Ocean Voyages Institute of Sausalito, the Kwai departed from Hilo on a voyage to the Garbage Patch to collect ghost nets and other marine debris.
National Sailing Hall of Fame’s 2020 Inductees
The National Sailing Hall of Fame will honor the following: James E. Buttersworth, 19th century maritime painter; Sandy Douglass, designer of the Thistle, Highlander and Flying Scot; Robbie Haines…
Fireworks New Boating Safety Concern
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has a few boating safety reminders just in time for the holiday.
July Racing Preview
During the month of June, a lot of good news crossed the Latitude 38 Racing Desk. Now to figure out whose races are on, and which organizers are still holding off.
Islander 36 Summer Sailstice Cruise
Ten family-crewed Islander 36s met under the western span of the Bay Bridge to take a tour of the San Francisco Bay to celebrate Summer Sailstice on June 20.
Opti Heavy Weather Goes Virtual
Although St. Francis Yacht Club may not be able to host its signature Opti Heavy Weather Regatta on the Bay, that doesn’t mean the kids can’t race. As with many regattas, this one has moved online.
Fiji Opens Up to Cruisers
A bit of good news for cruising sailors out there: The South Pacific island nation of Fiji once again opens its doors to cruising yachts and super-yachts.
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