Posts by Monica Grant
When Raising a Headsail Turns into a Marriage Proposal
Grant Hamilton took shipboard romance to a whole new level when he had his girlfriend raise the headsail to uncover his marriage proposal.
Taking a Peek at Bay Area Youth Sailing Programs
Bay Area youth usually enjoy a lot of time on the water over the warmer months. Therefore we've created a Youth Sailing page where you can find program information and contact details for local sailing clubs, associations and community sailing organizations.
Exploring One of the Pacific’s More Unusual Places
What do Captain Cook, the Lord Liverpool University-George Washington School and New Zealand have in common? A small island in the South Pacific.
Max Ebb Zooms in on a Weather Routing Software Tutorial
Max Ebb joined a Zoom tutorial on weather routing software and was surprised when Lee Helm appeared and led the group through what amounted to "Weather Routing Software for Dummies."
Charter with San Juan Sailing
We don't try to be the biggest ... but we passionately want to be the best.
‘Suisun’ Sinking Revives Sailors’ Memories
'Suisun' was built in 1914 and came to a sad end when she sank during a windstorm last month. Her demise kindled many Bay Area sailors' memories.
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.
Sailboat Explosion Alarms Sausalito Waterfront
A sailboat exploded and sank on Richardson Bay, alarming nearby residents. Fortunately there were no serious injuries.
Should I Sail Away? What Would You Do?
Sailors often ponder the question of whether to stay put, or sail away. Some know the answer before the question even arises, while others take time to deliberate. What would you do?
Giant Catamaran ‘Manta’ Prepares to Take on Ocean Plastics
The SeaCleaners has unveiled the Manta, a giant catamaran designed to collect and process large quantities of floating plastic macro-waste at sea.
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