Posts by Monica Grant
Latitude Nation Does it Again: We Found ‘Kate II’
Last Friday we put out a request to our readers to find a long-lost love. The missing love was a sailboat (of course) — the former flagship of St. Francis Yacht Club, 'Kate II'.
Division of Boating and Waterways Boater Card
The California Boater Card shows that its holder has successfully taken and passed a NASBLA/state-approved boater safety education examination.
It’s Official — We’ve Discovered ‘Freedom’s Photo-Shoot Location
When we wrote about the mystery surrounding 'Freedom's exact location at the time of the much-talked-about photo, we weren't ready to commit to a location. But now …
KKMI Boatyard: Don’t Get Behind the 8-Ball
Don't be stuck behind the eight ball. Book your boat in now with KKMI.
Was s/v ‘Freedom’ Anchored in the Sea of Cortez?
Our recent photo of Kirk and Char Wagner's boat 'Freedom' and her dinghy resting ashore prompted the question of where the photo was taken. We received a lot of answers!
Little Boat Floats in from Hawaii — Maybe
Well, readers, it's over to you again. Could a little homemade sailboat find its way to Emery Cove, all the way from Hawaii?
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. Serving the entire Bay Area for more than 30 years. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
A Fortunate Ending to a Soggy Pizza Lunch
We started the oven and heated a pizza, and while I took my first bite I felt rising water on my foot.
Searching for an Old Flame, ‘Kate II’
'Kate II' took a lot of kids sailing while she was the flagship of St. Francis Yacht Club, and she made me a happy skipper.
Talking About February’s Barra de Navidad Cruise-in Week
In December, we didn't think we could do any fundraising at all due to COVID restrictions preventing large gatherings, plus so many snowbirds aren't even here this year. So 'Baja Fog' floated the idea of a sailboat race …
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