Posts by Monica Grant
‘Briar Rose’ and the Brown Pelican — A True Story
A large brown pelican dropped in on Jack Sloane's Tahiti Ketch 'Briar Rose' as he and crew Richard vonEhrenkrook were sailing from Bodega Bay to San Francisco Bay for the Master Mariners Regatta.
Good Jibes #144: Blaine Pedlow on Supporting US Sailing
In this week’s 'Good Jibes', John Arndt is joined by lifelong sailor, Senior Vice President, Development, for US Sailing, Blaine Pedlow.
Alameda’s ‘Svendsen Maritime Park’ Officially Named
The Alameda City Council has voted to name the marina's new park "Svendsen Maritime Park."
Here’s a Peek at Who’s Already Signed Up for Baja Ha-Ha XXX
Two weeks after registrations for the 30th Baja Ha-Ha opened, 71 boats had signed up for the annual cruising rally to Mexico.
Nicole Miller Prepares for the Pacific Cup Race to Hawaii
Nicole Miller is a passionate Bay Area sailor who regularly sails aboard another of this year's entrants, 'Jubilant'.
Good Jibes #143: Kimball Livingston on Improving Youth Sailing
Kimball Livingston has been covering sailing in the Bay Area since the 1970s and is the staff commodore for youth sailing at St. Francis Yacht Club.
Max Ebb: Race Crew Care and Feeding (Especially Feeding)
Max Ebb and Lee Helm discuss the many facets and importance of looking after your race crew.
Alameda Marina’s “Svendsen Maritime Park” Is One Step Closer
The proposal to name the new park at Alameda Marina 'Svendsen Maritime Park' is coming before council at next Tuesday's meeting. Your support can help!
Hey, ‘Presto!’ This Pacific Cup Entrant Intends To Race to Hawaii Quickly
Presto! Translated into English, this Italian word is generally taken to mean "quickly." We're therefore guessing that is how Sue and Joe Dazey of the 48-ft Chris White-designed catamaran Presto like to sail.
Thinking of Heading to the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show? Do It!
The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is open and ready for visitors with marine businesses and organizations ready to show and demonstrate sailing all weekend.
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