Posts by John Arndt
A Blue Moon Leads Us to Summer in the Delta
June is the month to race or cruise to the great Callifornia Delta.
Another Hot Tip About Mexican TIPs for Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers
Cruising Mexico is a dream preceded by the need to get the boat ready and make sure your paperwork is in order.
Wind and Wood Always Make the Annual Master Mariners Regatta Wonderful
The planks on these boats were probably saplings two to three centuries ago. They're still sailing.
West Marine Declares Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
West Marine's Chapter 11 bankruptcy is intended as a temporary setback while they continue a restructuring of the business.
Santa Rosa Island Fire Continues To Burn
The Santa Rosa Island fire continues to burn while new information on the sailor emerges.
A Historical 2026 Round the Rocks Race Report
It's not exactly the early sailing exploits of the Phoenicians, but the March 28 SSS Round the Rocks Race does seem like long ago.
Summer Cruising in the Med
Changes in Latitudes is a way for cruisers to send a letter to "home" when they're out changing both their latitude and longitude.
Sailor Seeking Rescue Starts Grassfire on Santa Rosa Island
A stranded sailor accidentally lit a fire on Santa Rosa Island when they fired a rescue flare.
Looking for a ‘Good Old Boat’ for the Summer, or a ‘Classic’ for a Lifetime?
It's not always about sailing. Being the caretaker for a Bay Area classic brings joy far beyond a day on the water.
Can You Name the Biggest Park in the Bay Area?
The biggest park in the Bay Area is one of the least recognized and most underappreciated.
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