Posts by Monica Grant
Pacific Puddle Jump — The Planning Versus the View From the Trip
My long-held goal has been to sail across the Pacific. With planning, and discussions at home and work, I had the opportunity to take off from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2025.
Caption Contest(!)
Welcome to the October Caption Contest(!). We don't see pumpkins or skeletons, but there does seem to be something spooky going on.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of September Sailing
Welcome to this month's Sailagram, the online gallery where we share sailing photos submitted by sailors from across the waters near and far.
A Hands-On Trick to Learn Port From Starboard
Here's a simple and novel way to remember port from starboard. Why didn't we think of that?
Good Jibes #212: Dennis Surtees on Sailing Championships Around the World
Hear how Dennis fell in love with the 5O5, how he overcame his reputation for capsizing, what to do when your mast breaks, his stories from racing with a young Paul Cayard, and frightening tales from sailing with sharks.
ARC ‘Gloria’ Now in San Francisco Bay
ARC 'Gloria' is in the Bay having sailed under the bridge at around 8 a.m. today.
Call of the Sea Celebrates Its 20th Gala Gathering
Call of the Sea celebrated its 20th Gala event at the St. Francis YC on Saturday.
Meeting More of the Ha-Ha Fleet, 2025
Over the past couple of months we've been sharing the sailing bios of some of this year's Baja Ha-Ha fleet. Here are a few more.
The Poobah Is Continuing To Accept Entries in Baja Ha-Ha XXXI
the Poobah is continuing to accept entries in his last Baja Ha-Ha, so if you want to sign up, you still can.
Yes, You Can Still Sail at Lake Merritt
For decades, the City of Oakland’s Parks and Recreation Department has offered sailboat lessons for children and adults at Lake Merritt, and rentals for those with some sailing experience.
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