Posts by Tim Henry
Clouds Clear for Opening Day
San Francisco Bay saw clear skies and a generous breeze for Opening Day 2017. Lengths of colorful, flapping signal flags and burgees decorated a line of boats snaking its way through the calm waters of Marin, waiting to be blessed by the Corinthian Yacht Club’s official Blessing Vessel. More »
It’s Beer Can Season in Vallejo
The Vallejo Summer Beer Cans are in full swing!
Last Wednesday, about 10 boats slugged it out under steady breeze and ominous skies that threatened rain (but never delivered). The course started immediately outside Vallejo Yacht Club and went all the way down the Napa River and into a bumpy San Pablo Bay. More »
Lessons Learned from SoCal Accident
At the end of March, we posted a harrowing video of a small sloop flailing dangerously close to a Southern California pier before being picked up by a wave and swept into the pilings. More »
Bride and Groom Sail-Off
Two fixtures of San Francisco Bay Area sailing are celebrating their recent marriage today with a sail-off on the Bay.
Ashley Perrin and Merf Owen this morning at San Francisco Yacht Club in Belvedere. More »
Petaluma River Basin Silted In
Recent storms have deposited so much silt in the Petaluma River that boats can’t currently get to the docks in the downtown turning basin — and the normal flow of water itself is blocked. More »
Final Shout Out for Delta Tips
Delta sailors, we are seeking your expertise and hoping to mine your memories of great Sacramento and San Joaquin River destinations. Did you have a fantastic meal in a charming town at a lovely Mom and Pop restaurant? More »
Should Sailors Assist or Stay Clear?
This weekend, the Coast Guard plucked two kiteboarders from San Francisco Bay in separate, unrelated rescues.
On Saturday, the Coast Guard recovered a kitesurfer and his gear off of Coyote Point and returned him to shore around 5 p.m. More »
Attention Delta Cruisers
Do you know the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta like the back of your hand? Do you have the perfect slough where you love to drop anchor and watch the cows graze? More »
Tall Ships Make the Rounds
The Hawaiian Chieftain (foreground) and Lady Washington do mock battle on San Francisco Bay.
© 2017 Captain Kerry
Through telescopes and binoculars, a few residents in the hills above Silicon Valley were surprised to spot two ancient, pirate-looking ships circling the Bay with their cannons booming and smoking. More »
Readers’ Cures for Mold and Mildew
Because December and January brought unprecedented volumes of rain to the West Coast, the normally unglamorous question, "What’s the best way to battle mold and mildew?" became a hot topic among sailors. More »
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