Posts by Monica Grant
Do You Tie a Knot or Tie a Lot?
How does an inexperienced sailor learn her knots without driving her captain and fellow crew crazy, or worse, getting herself tossed overboard?
Bay Area Gearing Up for Summer Youth Sailing
Sailing is an adventure. It is fun and games, but the personal growth achieved on a boat lasts a lifetime: teamwork, courage, and overcoming fears.
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."
Captain of Runaway Vessel ‘GO’ Explains the Crash
According to the a report in the island's local newspaper, The Daily 'Herald', the incident was caused by a computer malfunction that locked the vessel into gear.
EWOL Propellers — Setting the Pitch
EWOL propellers make maneuvering easier (reduce inertia), and increase sail speed and optimize engine speed.
And Now for Some History on the Columbia 5.5
According to a 1966 Columbia brochure, the boats produced from this hybrid mold were "the most sophisticated racing yachts in this country, at less than one-half of what an 'Open 5.5' would cost."
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.
Boys’ Own ‘Adventure’ Lands a World Record
Ollie and Harry Ferguson sent their toy pirate ship across the oceans in search of adventure. The Playmobil ship 'Adventure' set a Guinness World Record for 'the most travelled toy ship'.
Latitude 38 Magazine March Issue Out Now
As the weather warms up and the Northern Hemisphere slides into spring, we bring you 'Latitude 38' magazine's March issue. This month we have a host of great stories along with our regular columns.
Twin Rivers Marine Insurance Opens New Location
Gary Clausen of Twin Rivers Marine Insurance has been serving the needs of his clients in all of California for many years.
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