Posts by Monica Grant
Lighted Boat Parades Adorn the Bay
The lighted boat parades have been cruising the Bay from Petaluma to South Beach and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Nostalgic Return to St. Katharine Docks Marina, London
Horst Wolff and Julia Shovein recently returned to St. Katharine Docks Marina, where they spent seven months prior to the 2012 Olympics.
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.
‘Convergence’ Comes Home: A Circumnavigation 21 Years in the Making
After 21 years Randy Repass, Sally-Christine Rodgers and their son Kent-Harris Repass have completed their circumnavigation.
Sailagram — A Snapshot of November Sailing
This month we have a selection of photos spanning the globe from San Francisco Bay to South America, from the River Nile to the Cape of Good Hope, and points in between.
A Good Dinghy — Don’t Cast Off Without One
The Dinghy is not an afterthought! It's a pleasure to recount the dinghy choices (yes, choices!) we've experienced ... enjoyed ... survived.
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