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Posts by John Arndt

The Science Behind Sailboat Performance

November 13, 2017
Bay Area sailor and world-renowned navigator Stan Honey has been elected by the board of directors of the Sailing Yacht Research Foundation (SYRF) as their new chairman. The group was formed in 2006 with the goal "to develop and catalog the science underlying sailboat performance resulting in more accurate sailboat handicapping formulae for the benefit of all racing sailors." More »

Watch Out for Dead Heads

Seth Clark, owner of the Express 27 Current Affair, wrote the following on the Cal Sailing Club listserve: "There is a large deadhead (submerged log) just west X buoy. It has been in the same location for a few weeks. More »

Waterfront Threats and Opportunities

November 10, 2017
Before the first Bay Bridge, the way to get your car to San Francisco from the East Bay was via car ferry from the end of the Berkeley Pier. More »

Racing for Personal Best

November 8, 2017
The recent New York City marathon may have a lesson for sailboat racing and those seeking the ever-elusive ‘fair’ rating rule. Last weekend’s New York Marathon had 50,643 competitors, with the fastest time coming in at a quick 2 hours, 10 minutes and 53 seconds. More »

Sailing California Coast in the ’70s, Pt. 2

November 3, 2017
The following is Part 2 of a dispatch of John Tysell’s sail from San Diego to San Francisco in 1979 (Click here for Part I):   The biggest challenge of my trip from San Diego to San Francisco with my girlfriend Gwynne Crouse was rounding Point Conception, known for strong wind and nasty seas. More »

Baja Ha-Ha Sails South

Gray, light air remained for the first couple of days of the 24th Baja Ha-Ha, as the Navy seemed to escort the fleet out of San Diego Bay.  latitude/Tim
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC Everyone likes a nice breeze for a sail, but when you’re cruising, it’s just not as critical. More »

Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show

October 30, 2017
Last year the opening day had rain and 65+ knots of wind. Later dates mean beautiful weather next year. Right? latitude/Chris
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sail America has announced the dates for the 20th annual Bay Area sailing industry-sponsored boat show. More »