Posts by John Arndt
2024 Optimist Team Trials Coming to San Francisco Yacht Club
If you want to look on the bright side of life, surround yourself with Optimists.
Olympian JJ Fetter Calling for US Sailing Resignations
US Olympic medalist and longtime US Sailing volunteer JJ Fetter wrote US Sailing President Rich Jepsen asking for resignations.
An Olympic Send-Off for Daniela Moroz at StFYC Wednesday Yachting Luncheon
Olympic kite-foiling representative Daniela Moroz was celebrated at a farewell gathering at the St. Francis Yacht Club.
Applications Now Open for Women in the MerConcept Grand Prix Program
Applications are now open for women sailors to join an elite Open Fifty trimaran circuit with the goal of having a woman skipper in the 2026 Route du Rhum.
Good Jibes #131: Melinda Erkelens on Keeping Sailing Fun and Sustainable
Melinda has sailed over 30,000 nautical miles — including 10 races to Hawaii — and has spent 19 years as general counsel for three America’s Cup teams.
The Ficker Cup Leads Into Long Beach Yacht Club’s Congressional Cup
Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup match racing returns to Long Beach Yacht Club in April.
The Trade Winds Take a Caribbean Vacation in the RORC 600
The RORC Caribbean 600 took off from English Harbour on Monday, sailing straight into rare, fluky conditions.
What’s on the Sailing Horizon in 2024?
Great weather and great events lie ahead. We can't predict the weather part, but our calendar can help you find the great events.
Billionaire Lifestyle: Champagne and Caviar With Your Yachting?
Sailors know there are a lot more aspects to sailing than billionaires, but the public perception of the sailing lifestyle is defined by luxury marketing and gawking at billionaires.
Scammers, Classifieds and Crew List Rides to Nuku Hiva
A report of a scam led to a discovery about one sailor's success with finding a crew spot, and joining the Pacific Puddle Jump.
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