Posts by John Arndt
Mark Zuckerberg’s Megayacht Fails To Respond to USCG Mariner in Distress Call
Should the Coast Guard should have used Facebook Messenger to reach Mark Zuckerberg's megayacht 'Launchpad' to help a fellow mariner in distress?
Sailing in the 25- to 28-ft Sweet Spot
When you're looking for a simple, inexpensive knockaround sailboat, something in the 25-28-ft range should suit your fancy.
Calling Members of the Vertue Class
Does anyone know if there are any Vertue class sailboats on the Bay?
Local Sailor Phil Mills Shares Thoughts on Raising Young Sailors
Sailing parents would love their kids to enjoy sailing as much as they do. How can they encourage that?
Harry Anderson’s Arctic Circumnavigation Aboard ‘Phywave’
Harry Anderson is attempting to circumnavigate the Arctic this summer.
Eight Bells: Michelle Slade
A personal loss for us and sailors everywhere.
Finally, Progress on Cleaning Up the Oakland Estuary
The painfully troubled Oakland Estuary is showing some signs of long-overdue progress.
A Surprise or Two Uncovered In the 2026 Baja Ha-Ha Bios
It's time to share the bios of sailors signed up for the 2026 Baja Ha-Ha. Will yours be next?
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Pacific Cup Finishers Roaring Into Hawaii
Most boats are in and winners are on the leaderboard with the rest of the fleet closing in.
The Sinking of ‘Volare’ — A Perfect Storm?
It was not a stormy day on San Francisco Bay, though it may have been a "perfect storm" that caused the truly horrific tragedy of the 1981 50-ft Marine Trader 'Volare's sinking on Tuesday.
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