Posts by Monica Grant
‘Wild Spirit’ — Cruising West Coast Waters Since 1978
'Wild Spirit' is a Wylie 36, custom cold-molded cruising cutter designed and built for Sausalito sailmaker Peter Sutter, and launched in 1978.
The View From the Bowsprit of a Bay Area Foiling Cat
Here's a GoPro photo from the tip of our bowsprit on a Flying Phantom Essentiel, an 18-ft foiling catamaran.
Emirates Team New Zealand Announces 38th America’s Cup Venue and Team Changes
Naples, Italy, has been announced as the host city for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to be held in spring and summer of 2027.
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VetsBoats Brings New Life to SV ‘Clover’
VetsBoats founder Terry Moran's relationship with 'Clover' began when his 10-year-old eyes spied her racing that year's Master Mariners regatta.
S.F. Sea Scouts Banquet Supports Generations of Sailors
San Francisco Sea Scouts' annual banquet brought together generations of alumni and raised nearly $40,000 for the Sea Scout programs.
Sailing Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive
Jon Barber had a great weekend on his boat for under $200 — proof that sailing doesn't have to be expensive.
Emergency Seaglider Recovery Needed in the Pacific — Can You Help?
Students at the University of Washington are looking for sailors in the Pacific who can help retrieve a seaglider before it runs out of power.
USCG Seeks Comment on Removal of Buoys in the Northeast
The USCG is proposing to remove hundreds of buoys in the country's Northeast.
Calendar Alert: Opening Day on the South Bay
South Bay Yacht Club is inviting boaters to its Opening Day on the South Bay on Memorial Day weekend — Saturday, May 24.
Good Jibes #191: Joshua Wheeler on DIY-ing as The Resourceful Sailor
This week we chat with Joshua Wheeler, aka The Resourceful Sailor, whose DIY tips and tricks regularly feature in 'Lectronic Latitude'.
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