Posts by John Arndt
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.
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.
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