Posts by Christine Weaver
Susie Goodall Rescued
British solo sailor Susie Goodall has been rescued from her boat, dismasted in a Southern Ocean storm.
New Captain Takes the Helm of West Marine
Sailors will be keen to learn how Seipel (who just started on Monday) plans to chart the boating retailer's course.
Susie Goodall’s Boat Dismasted in Pitchpole
Susie Goodall's Rustler 36 pitchpoled and dismasted in the Southern Ocean some 2,000 miles west of Cape Horn today.
A Wintery Weekend Report
On Saturday morning, some last rain squalls blew through, leaving rainbows behind. The northwesterly on the Cityfront had already cranked up well before the start time.
Alinghi Goes to Extremes
Following 10 months of touring around the planet, Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi team closed the grand finale in first place on the double-points Act leaderboard.
December Issue Hits the Racks
"When I was young, I dreamed of taking off on a sailboat, exploring the oceans, and claiming deserted islands for myself." Those are the words of Martin Machado. Learn where his dreams led him in December's Latitude 38.
Jean-Luc VDH around the Horn
Suddenly, the boat was as picked up by a huge wave and surfed down the forward face. The bows dug in and the boat went end-for-end before rolling out on her side.
Transpac Entry Record Beckons
Still eight months out, the 2019 Transpac is already primed to be one of the biggest and best ever. The 50th edition of the West Coast’s most famous offshore yacht race has garnered 77 entries, putting it just three away from its all-time record. More »
US Sailing Accepting Nominations
US Sailing has opened nominations for 2018’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year. Go here to access the nomination forms, read the criteria, and peruse the list of previous recipients. More »
Meet Queen Alice
The Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco Bay held their annual awards party at Berkeley Yacht Club yesterday afternoon. The switch from the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving to a Sunday afternoon was hugely successful. More »
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