Posts by Christine Weaver
Cyclone Harold Relief Efforts in Fiji
In the aftermath of April’s Cyclone Harold, many South Pacific sailors have banded together to help those who were most impacted by the storm.
Outlook for the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially begins in the Atlantic Basin on June 1, peaking around September 10, before ending on November 30. On average, the Atlantic experiences 11 named tropical systems.
Out Sailing on Memorial Day Weekend
The Broderick grandsons, last seen 'sailing' Grandpa’s Voyager 14 in the driveway, took to the real water Memorial Day Sunday in Grandpa’s Wyliecat 30 Nancy.
Some Launch Ramps Have Reopened
"We are among the first of the sailboats back on Folsom Lake, finally," wrote Pat McIntosh. Pat and his family had a short sail on Saturday afternoon.
Vendée-Arctique Solo Race to the Arctic Circle
The IMOCA class taken the opportunity to announce the new Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d’Olonne solo race.
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Ch-ch-changes
"The MMBA Board has made the decision to cancel the Wooden Boat Show in 2020. The show will return in 2021. "
A National Safe Boating Week Like No Other
National Safe Boating Week runs Saturday, May 16, through Friday, May 22. The usual recommendation urging lifejacket wear is now joined by an equally important message — how to stay safe during the time of COVID-19.
45 Knots in Paradise
Last week, reader Jeff Berman sent us these images of a recent Zoom gathering he attended. "We had a contest for best background. I won!"
Delta Doo Dah Dozen Kicks Off This Saturday
Sailors and other boaters are already out there doing their thing in the Delta. A do-it-yourself Delta Doo Dah is not really a problem.
Sign Up This Week for the Delta Doo Dah
Not only is the Delta Doo Dah Dozen cruising rally on for 2020, boats are already out there doing it.
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