Posts by Monica Grant
One Rubber Raft Evolves Into a Small Fleet of Sailboats
After winning a new Latitude 38 hat, Paula Sunn shared her sailing story which started with a rubber raft she bought when she was 12.
Voyaging From Alaska to Mexico Aboard the Beneteau 47.7 ‘Iwa’
Robert and Heid Rivard's voyage from Alaska to Mexico started with wintering aboard in Juneau, AK.
Good Jibes #213: Stuart McNay on Coaching Sailing
Tune in as we chat with professional sailor, sailing coach, and five-time Olympian, Stuart McNay.
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.
Flare Collection Events and a Coast Guard Auxiliary One-Day Boat America Class
Here are two calendar events: flare collections and a Coast Guard Auxiliary One-Day Boat America Class.
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.
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.
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.
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?
ARC ‘Gloria’ Now in San Francisco Bay
ARC 'Gloria' is in the Bay having sailed under the bridge at around 8 a.m. today.
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