Posts by John Arndt
Summer Sailing Starts with Classic San Francisco Bay Breeze
Despite the battles the big boats had with their day on the Bay, we are always reminded it's not the size of the boat that matters but the skills of the sailor.
If at First You Don’t Succeed, Tri, Tri Again
Those who've sailed a Hobie 16 know the feeling. When a quick puff arrived during a jibe the spinnaker filled, the lee bow buried, and suddenly the race was over.
Wednesday Is Hump Day and StFYC Wednesday Night Woodies
If you can't get on a boat, the riprap by the St. Francis YC is a great place to find a comfortable rock, pull out the telephoto lens, and enjoy the show.
Do You Have Sailing Plans for the Summer Sailstice Weekend?
When you post your club's cruising plans you'll be adding your pin to the map, and you, and all club members who sign up on the Summer Sailstice website, become eligible to win prizes.
First-Time Offshore Racer Ryan Foland Joins ‘City Lights’ for California Offshore Race Week
Ryan was not really sure what to expect, but he assumed that there would be tons of wind off the coast. When there wasn’t, he looked to the more experienced crew to gauge how to react.
Michelin Wings Its Way to Sustainability with Sailing
We're taking the month of June to share more good news about sailors leading the way toward ocean and planetary sustainability.
Are South Bay Sailors All Sailing Optimists?
We were headed south toward the Bay Bridge, behind the wall of quiet, when we crossed paths with a series of optimistic sailors headed north to the Central Bay.
Wildcard’s Round-Trip Racing Ticket in the SoCal 300
J/24 racer Brandon Mercer joined the crew on Nick Grebe's Santa Cruz 37 Wildcard for the recent California Offshore Race Week and sent in this tale from the SoCal 300 segment.
EWOL Propellers — Setting the Pitch
Setting it right with EWOL Propellors.
Where Will You Cruise in Summer 2021?
If you were going to be an ambassador to all the new boat owners wondering where to go and what to do with their new sailboat this summer, what would you recommend?
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