Posts by John Arndt
Headwinds Facing Captain Donald Lawson and ‘Mighty Merloe/Defiant’
Captain Donald Lawson has hit severe headwinds in his quest to convert 'Mighty Merloe,' now named 'Defiant,' into a singlehanded, record-breaking machine.
Where Do You Pick Up Your Latitude 38? We Have Two New Outlets in the North Bay Area
During a recent pass along the Marin waterfront we found a couple of new places for you to pick up your 'Latitude 38,' and as we were in the neighborhood, we also stopped by one of our many stellar distribution points.
Premier Charter Vacations from The Moorings
With more than 20 locations throughout the world, The Moorings has a destination to suit every traveler's particular interests.
Oakland Waterfront Free-for-All
Brock de Lappe writes about how the Oakland waterfront is once again falling prey to lack of oversight and attention from the city and the port.
Flares, Paint and Oil — Which One Does Not Belong?
Flares are something you are required to buy and keep safely aboard your vessel. They expire in 42 months after date of manufacture. Since you own them it is your responsibility to dispose of the dangerous, toxic product. Why is it your problem?
Three Bridge Fiasco — One Bridge Too Many
With 315 boats signed up there are plenty of photos and stories from a long day on the race course. We share a bit more here.
Good Jibes #76: Hans Henken on Engineering an Olympic Campaign
Hans is a world champion sailor who has raced 29ers, 49ers, the International Moth, and hydrofoiling F50s. He competes for the US Sailing Team, is the starting flight controller for the US SailGP Team, and is literally a rocket scientist.
Many Moods Across the Three Bridge Fiasco Course
The Three Bridge Fiasco showed all her beauty and pain with a full range of conditions across San Francisco Bay.
San Francisco Bay Sailing on Sunny Saturdays
With another sunny Saturday ahead we launch a few more photos from last weekend.
The Ocean Race Prepares for Leg 2 to Cape Town
The fleet of five foiling IMOCA 60s participating in The Ocean Race are docking out and preparing to begin the second of seven legs in their race around the world.
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