Posts by John Arndt
US Sailing and America One Racing Clear the Air and Get Back to Sailing
Finally, we can all get back to sailing.
Richmond Yacht Club’s David Liebenberg Qualifies for Paris Olympics
David Liebenberg has become the third Bay Area sailor to qualify to represent the US in the Paris summer Olympics.
A Time-Honored Tradition: Master Mariners Regatta and Luncheon
Memorial Day brings lots of traditions. In the Bay Area. One of them is the annual Master Mariners Regatta.
Freya Owner Jim Hancock Asks, “What’s In a Name?”
Jim Hancock, founder of the Sailing Science Center, gave us some history of the Freya 39, how the boat got its name, and why he named his boat 'Solstice'.
New: Free Classy Classified Ads With Photos for Items Under $1,000
If you've got gear lying around the house, dock box or lazarette, we've just added a feature to help you get it to someone who needs it more than you.
Short Sightings: Swimming to the Farallones, and More
Catching up on the dockside news from the Farallones, Europe, Mexico, the deep, blue ocean and Redwood City. Short Sightings captures some of the news that washed across the foredeck after that last, deep trough.
Sunday Brings a Port of Oakland Fire
Sunday afternoon sailors on the Oakland Estuary had an otherwise beautiful day of sailing marred by a serious-looking fire that broke out in the Port of Oakland.
Sailing Into the Sunset With Friday Night Beer Can Racing
A warm, clear, fog-free Friday night had most beer can racers dressed in short sleeves, soaking up the last of the evening sun.
Sunday, May 12: “Nothing Going On” in the YRA Calendar
Believe it or not, some people just go sailing for the fun of it. No start times or race rules.
Short Sightings — News Bites From Around the Waterfront
Race, cruise, sail and sing. If you haven't found a reason to get off the dock you might want look at some upcoming events and activities.
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