Posts by Monica Grant
Visit Annapolis in the Fall for the Sailboat Show
This year’s show is shaping up to be a doozy with over 200 sailboats and more than 550 exhibitors.
Good Jibes #157: David Gendell on the Schooner ‘America’
David is a lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor, the co-founder of 'SpinSheet' Magazine, and author of multiple non-fiction books on Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay history.
Puffs and Popcorn Make for Exciting America’s Cup Racing
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli dramatically snapped their mainsheet traveler (luckily not their mast) in the second race of the day as the Americans picked up their third win of the of the Semi-Finals.
Ruby Gates — Alone Across the Pacific
I spent 30 days at sea talking to myself, scolding birds who pooped on my deck, shushing fear, dancing to the moon and mistaking stars for ships.
Oakland’s Austin Sperry and San Anselmo’s John Kostecki Win Star Worlds in San Diego
It was a Star Class all-star and certainly a family affair in San Diego, CA as Austin Sperry and John Kostecki knocked off the Cayard clan to win the event.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of August Sailing
From Mexico to California, Australia to the Pacific, please enjoy this fantastic snapshot of August sailing.
The Resourceful Sailor: Skyed Halyard Retrieval Made Easy
Does a skyed halyard require a trip to the top of the mast? Not necessarily.
Jack van Ommen’s Completed “Fleetwood III” Is for Sale
Jack van Ommen has completed restorations on 'Fleetwood III', and is now on the lookout for 'Fleetwood IV'.
Good Jibes #156: Guinevere King on Selling Sailing
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Guinevere King to chat about selling sailboats and selling people on the beauty that comes from sailing.
Sausalito Waterfront Hosts Second Annual Sausalito Boat Show
The Sausalito Boat Show will host a huge array of boats, maritime businesses and vendors, entertainment, food, and almost a dozen informative seminars across the weekend.
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