Posts by John Arndt
Pip Hare of ‘Medallia’ Finishes Vendée Globe
Pip Hare was one of five finishers who crossed the line in the last 48 hours and is now resting securely after 95 days of solo racing.
Festival de Veleros in Barra de Navidad Is on for February 21-27
While the word cruising suggests lounging on the aft deck or reading a book in a hammock, Fiesta de Veleros continues a long tradition of cruisers who appreciate the hospitality of the local Mexican community and give thanks by giving back.
Looking for ‘Spirit’ – A Long-Lost Love
Bobby Popoff is looking for SV Spirit, a 66-ft modified Monk design previously owned and built by Harold A Jones, former owner of Vancouver Tug (now SeaSpan).
Sea of Cortez and Tahiti Updates: It’s All Different but the Same as Ever
The glorious Sea of Cortez is calling. It is as beautiful as always and unaffected by the pandemic. However, ashore in La Paz, COVID restrictions are in full force with masks required indoors and outdoors.
GPS Spoofing Reminds Us to Keep Our Sextant and Paper Charts Handy
If you ever have that feeling that what you're seeing on your chart plotter doesn't appear to match up with what you're seeing with your eyes, you should pay attention.
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Yacht Racing Association Issues New Guidelines for 2021
One of the big challenges for race committees has been understanding the ever-changing guidelines regarding what's allowed in the Bay Area. Thanks to the Yacht Racing Association, that's now become somewhat easier.
Craftsperson, Fleet Leader, Sailing Champion – the Milly Biller Sailing Story Keeps On Sailing
We first wrote about Inverness sailor Milly Biller in July 1979 when she was engaged in "hard labor", repairing boats and practicing her craft at the upper end of the Richmond Boat Works railway.
Our Ranger 33 ‘Summer Sailstice’ Finds a New Home in Alameda
Saturday was a beautiful day for sailing, but it was also bittersweet as we said goodbye to the boat we've enjoyed for the past 18 years of Bay and Delta cruising, racing and daysailing.
Vendée Globe Leader Charlie Dalin Finishes Race
The top five boats are within 200 miles of the finish after over 24,000 miles of racing, and the leader, Charlie Dalin on Apivia, is within 40 miles and sailing at 18 knots.
Blue Element Sailing
Blue Element is excited to be offering a club experience like no other, and all the joys of sailing without the complications of full boat ownership.
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