Posts by John Arndt
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simon and Lisa Lilley Reflect on Life, Post-Baja Ha-Ha
Simon and Lisa Lilley from Seattle joined the Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers Rally to Mexico aboard their Hallberg-Rassy 42F 'Capricorn'. They had a fun ride south, then the rally was over and their crew went home. Now what?
Join Shearwater Sailing On a Two-Week Adventure to Hawaii
Join Shearwater Sailing for a two-week offshore adventure to Hawaii, or back!
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.
Truckin’ to the Cape With the Grateful Dead and the Baja Ha-Ha — Signups Open!
Free Baja Ha-Ha Grateful Dead hat for boats that sign up for the Baja Ha-Ha by May 15.
The Story Behind April’s Caption Contest(!)
Diving in with both feet.
No Sailing on Mother’s Day — Does That Still Make Sense?
Happy Mother's Day weekend.
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