Posts by John Arndt
The Clipper Round the World Race to Sail Past San Francisco
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Clipper Round the World Race is back underway.
Celestial Navigation Remains Reliable When GPS Fails
Everyone knows GPS and digital devices have made navigation far easier. Yet digital systems can be fragile, and knowing celestial navigation is an excellent backup.
Brooklyn Basin Rises on the Oakland Waterfront
Condos and towers are rising everywhere to relieve California's housing shortage. Will this eliminate the marine industry? Not in the case of Brooklyn Basin.
Santa Barbara Sailors Kill It at Les Voiles de St. Barth
Californians were well represented at Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille. Richard Spindler was there for the action and Santa Barbara photographer Sharon Green got the shots.
Third Time’s the Charm on Opening Day Weekend
After a sunny winter and some damp spring days the clouds parted for the past weekend's Opening Day.
Sailors Are World Leaders for Sustainability on Earth Day and Every Day
Earth Day is an ideal time to recognize sailors are leaders in turning this blue planet green.
Defender NavPods: Built to Last
Their unique watertight seal and quality workmanship will ensure reliability and longevity of your marine electronics.
Trader Joe’s and Two Years Before the Mast
Many years after Richard Henry Dana Jr. traded along the California coast, Trader Joe's connects to the clean, green imagery of sailing while stumbling forward on how to eliminate plastic packaging.
Get to Know Jeanneau with Club Nautique
Schedule an appointment with Club Nautique for the 'Get to Know Jeanneau' weekend, April 29 - May 1, in Alameda, CA.
Friday Night Beer Can Racing — Ready, Set, Stop
Many summer beer can series are starting up around the Bay. The wind has its own ideas.
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