Posts by Fritz Baldauf
Mercury Class National Championship Sailed at LAYC
The 2025 Mercury Class National Championship was sailed in light breeze at Los Angeles Yacht Club in late September.
‘Motorcycle Irene’ Three-peats at Express 27 Nationals and Looks To Grow the Fleet
Will Paxton and his team on 'Motorcycle Irene' cruised to a third consecutive Express 27 national championship this past weekend in a 19-boat fleet. Paxton spoke with 'Latitude' about the team's national championship and hopes to maintain and grow the Express 27 fleet going forward.
‘Can O’Whoopass’ Sails the 2025 Vallejo 1-2
The 2025 Vallejo 1-2 Regatta was sailed this past weekend. Richard vonEhrenkrook shares his experience in the light breeze on his Cal 20 'Can O'Whoopass.'
The YRA Calendar: Share Your Club’s Sailing Calendar So We Can Help Tell Your Story
We have started work on our annual YRA sailing calendar, in collaboration with the S.F. YRA. We strongly encourage your club or class association to collaborate with us!
S.F. Bay J/88 Season Wraps Up — ‘Ravenette’ Victorious
The San Francisco Bay J/88 fleet's 2025 season wrapped up with a familiar name — Brice Dunwoodie's 'Ravenette' — winning the season title.
Reviving a Legacy: The Return of the Ladies Got Guts Race
The Ladies Got Guts Race made its return in mid-September, sailed out of DRYC. The race requires women to be at the helm of every boat at all points during the race.
S.F. High School Student Introduces New Environmentally Friendly Plug for FJs
Gus Gossett, a junior on The Bay School of San Francisco's sailing team, has designed a new FJ plug model, with the aim of creating a boat-specific and environmentally conscious plug.
Stanford Sailing Kicks Off Defense of the Fowle Trophy
Stanford's sailing program holds the Leonard M. Fowle Trophy, awarded each year to the overall best college sailing team. 'Latitude' had the opportunity to speak with Stanford head coach Chris Klevan about the Cardinal's upcoming season.
Tahoe ILCA Champs Brings Tight Racing and Fun Times
Tahoe ILCA Champs were sailed out of Tahoe Yacht Club in early September, seeing tight racing and close camaraderie between competitors.
South Lake Tahoe Windjammers YC Hosts Melges 24 Tahoe Championship
The 2025 Tahoe Melges 24 Championship was sailed at the South Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club, with 'Chop Chop' (TYC) winning the event.
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