Posts by John Arndt
New Pedestrian Bridge Planned to Cross Oakland Estuary at Jack London Square
A planned, new bicycle/pedestrian bridge across the Estuary looks as if it could cause problems for Estuary sailors.
Federal Funding Now Available for Maritime Training Centers
There's a shortage of skilled workers for good careers in the maritime trades. Now expanded federal funding can help marine training centers gear up to fill the shortage.
Defender: Supplier of Kuuma Water Heaters
Get your Premium Kuuma Water Heaters from Defender — Marine Outfitters of Choice Since 1938.
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Classic M-Class Sloop ‘Pursuit’ Seeks Investors for Rescue
Many Bay Areas sailors remember walking past Ron MacAnnan's beautiful M-Class sloop 'Pursuit' on the Sausalito boardwalk.
Restoring a Classic: The Slog of the Albin Vega 27 ‘Mahina’
John Neal's 'Log of the Mahina' was one of the early, small-boat voyaging books that spawned endless followers.
A Pleasant Day on the Way to Half Moon Bay
It was smooth sailing all the way to Half Moon Bay for a small fleet of offshore racers.
Will Keeping It Simple Get You on the Baja Ha-Ha This Year?
There's no need to wait if you're thinking about cruising Mexico. Keeping it small and simple has allowed many to set sail when the spirit moved them.
Condos Grow at Alameda Marina — Boatyard TBD
Alameda's once-thriving maritime trade center is heading full-tilt toward relieving the area's housing shortage, but possibly also its maritime heritage.
The Yacht Club Life — A Variety of Styles
There are over 100 yacht clubs in Northern California. Each one is unique. The one we visited this weekend had a unique refrigerator that might only be known to its club members. Where is it?
San Francisco Bay’s Cold Water Means Abundant Anchovies and Pelicans
Frequent pelican sightings are the result of an abundant anchovy fish population.
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