Posts by John Arndt
Forecast Foils Richmond Yacht Club’s Sail a Small Boat Day
Richmond Yacht Club knows if you're introducing new people to sailing, it's best to have a safe, sunny day. That day is not Saturday, March 4.
Pacific Puddle Jump — Boats on the Move
The Pacific is calling. More cruisers are signed up with the Pacific Puddle Jump to follow the first few who have already "jumped off" from the Pacific Coast.
Paul Cayard Resigns From US Sailing
After just two years in the role, Paul Cayard has stepped down as executive director of US Olympic Sailing.
11th Hour Racing at The Ocean Race Starting Line on Sunday
11th Hour Racing is set to take off on the third leg of The Ocean Race on Sunday.
‘Pyewacket’ Takes Monohull Line Honors in RORC 600
Roy Disney's turboed Volvo 70 'Pyewacket' is in the Atlantic and has just finished first of the monohulls in the RORC Caribbean 600.
Another Warm, Sunny Corinthian Midwinters Weekend
The forecast was dire. Racing was scheduled but the wind wasn't. Luckily the wind didn't get the message and showed up anyway.
Critical Oakland Estuary BCDC Hearing on Wednesday
Oakland Estuary advocate Brock de Lappe is reaching out for support this week from sailors willing to speak out for a cleanup of boats along the Oakland shoreline.
Ocean Plastics Meet Turtle, Again
Every little bit helps when it comes to removing plastic from the ocean. Especially when you are the turtle whose life is hanging in the balance.
New Hank Easom Buoy Launched at Yellow Bluff — Now a Final Farewell
Not long after we published this story on the new Hank Easom buoy at Yellow Bluff, we received the following email from Ron Young. “It is with great sadness that we write with the news that Hank Easom passed away around 9:15 pm, Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
‘Maxi Edmond de Rothschild’ Begins Jules Vernes Trophy Attempt
Another assault on the 40-day, 23-hour circumnavigation record began on Sunday.
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