Posts by Monica Grant
SV ‘Stargazer’ Becomes a Fully Fledged Kid Boat
When David and I first sailed Stargazer to Mexico in the 2011 Baja Ha- Ha, it was with a couple of friends. When we returned to the Ha-Ha last year, the crew included our daughters, 13-year-old Emily and 10-year-old Harper, and Stargazer was — and is — a fully fledged kid boat. More »
Barra de Navidad 2026 Cruise-In Week and Fiesta de Veleros Soon!
The 2026 Barra de Navidad Cruise-In Week starts on Friday, February 6, and continues until Sunday, February 15.
Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade Adds Sparkle to the Basin
The 2025 Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade, hosted by the Petaluma Yacht Club, was a resounding success.
Max Ebb — Forecasting Time
If I was ever going to race my own boat to Hawaii, I needed a boat that would get me there before the parties were over.
Good Jibes #222: Commodore Tompkins on 600,000 Miles of Sailing, With Host John Arndt, Pt. 2
Hear Commodore's most memorable stories including the time he was featured in "Sports Illustrated," the spicy origin of his boat's name, and much more.
Lighted Boat Parades Adorn the Bay
The lighted boat parades have been cruising the Bay from Petaluma to South Beach and beyond.
The Resourceful Sailor Asks: “Are Your Dock Lines Ready for Winter?”
Fall is a good time to inspect your dock lines to ascertain that they are up to the task for winter and have adequate chafe protection. If your dock lines aren’t nylon, I’ll go out on a limb and say they should be.
Estuary Anchor-Outs, Raft-Ups, and Wrecks — The Problem Keeps Growing
As rafted anchor-outs appear in Oakland, it seems the problems are increasing, not just on the water, but also ashore.
Two Sailboats vs One Container Ship and Two Tugs
Two sailboats were on a collision course with a container ship last Thursday, with two tugs adding to the tussle.
Good Jibes # 221: Commodore Tompkins on 600,000 Miles of Sailing, With Host John Arndt, Pt 1
This week we chat with one of the great legends of sailing, 93-year-old Commodore Tompkins.
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