Posts by Christine Weaver
Looking Ahead to Labor Day Weekend Regattas
Have you made your plans yet for the last holiday weekend of summer? Here are some suggestions from the realm of Northern California sailboat racing.
The Wisdom and Experience of Tony English
"Our instructions were, 'Don't leave the harbor.' One day we decided we're gonna sneak out and see what happens."
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Regattas Galore in the Month of August
The Melges 24 Pacific Coast Championship on August 3-4 will serve as a warm-up to the Worlds.
Tempest-Tossed Trans-Tahoe and Santa Cruz 27 Nationals
Saturday had ferocious winds of 50 mph. We had a long-distance around the north shore of Lake Tahoe, and halfway through the race, a thunderstorm brought some substantial southern breeze.
Wednesday Night on the Alternative Bluewater Venue of Lake Tahoe
While Pacific Cup racers seek the clear blue waters of Oahu, other sailors were enjoying a bluewater destination a bit closer to home.
Pacific Cup Crowd Gathers for Send-Off Celebration
In advance of the starts in the Pacific Cup today, Wednesday and Thursday, Richmond Yacht Club packed the clubhouse for a joyful bon voyage party.
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Summery July Races Coming This Month
Want to race on a Thursday afternoon? Here's your chance. A sampling of holiday races around the Bay Area on July 4…
Crew Overboard Drama in Delta Ditch Run
On the Explorer 44 trimaran Caliente, we were doing well and pushing hard in the Delta Ditch Run when we lost a crew member overboard.
On Rule 9 and Large Ships
One challenge on San Francisco Bay is the prevalence of large ships that have limited maneuverability and must stay in restricted channels.
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All the News That Didn’t Fit (in Racing Sheet)
With late-spring racing in full-on jammin' mode, we ran out of space for Race Notes …
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