Posts by Fritz Baldauf
St. Francis Sailing Foundation Partners With America One Racing
St. Francis Sailing Foundation and America One Racing officially announced a strategic partnership earlier this week, with the aim of supporting world-class American sailors.
Richmond Yacht Club Hosts 78th Annual El Toro Stampede
The 78th annual El Toro Stampede was sailed at Richmond Yacht Club on October 12, with Haydon Stapleton coming out victorious.
Stanford Sailing Wins Women’s ACCs in Boston
The Stanford Cardinal flew to Boston to sail in the Women's Atlantic Coast Championship Finals this past weekend, and came home with a convincing win as they continue their defense of the Leonard M. Fowle Trophy.
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.
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