Circumnavigators
Richmond Yacht Club Member John Arnold Starts Leg 4 of the Clipper Race Today
The 40,000-mile Clipper Yacht Race started in England in September. The fleet is currently in Fremantle and starting its fourth leg today.
Great Pumpkin Regatta Nautical Trivia Quiz Solved
We hope you are challenged, entertained, and educated by our short story question-style trivia questions.
Ronnie Simpson Set to Start Global Solo Challenge
The West Coast's own Ronnie Simpson is set to hit the starting line for the inaugural Global Solo Challenge — a nonstop, singlehanded round-the-world race via the three Great Capes.
Who’s Heading South in the Baja Ha-Ha? Part 3
Just when you thought you'd learned about all the interesting people joining this year's Baja Ha-Ha, we bring you another bunch.
A Short Film About Webb Chiles, With a Few Corrections
It was a thrill to hear from Webb Chiles a few weeks ago, with some exciting news to share.
Patagonia Hosts Crew of ‘Hōkūleʻa’
Held together by six miles of rope with no nuts, no bolts, and no screws, the Hōkūleʻa‘ is an oceangoing canoe tethered together by trust, tradition, and Polynesian culture. Several of the crew who arrived in San Francisco on September 24 assembled Wednesday night at a San Francisco Patagonia retail store to share stories about their experience as navigators with the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) and raise funds for their community at home in Hawaii, rebuilding after the fires. More »
Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge Near Homer, Alaska, and the End of a First Leg
After more than 20 days at sea, Randall Reeves, Harmon Shragge and 'Moli' are nearing Homer, Alaska, and the conclusion of the first stage of their "wrong way" multi-leg circumnavigation of the Americas.
Jeanne Socrates Is Still Singlehanding Across the Oceans
Jeanne Socrates was leaving to singlehand her 38-ft sloop 'Nereida' to French Polynesia and beyond.
Randall Reeves, Harmon Shragge and ‘Moli’ Departing for Alaska
Bay Area sailors and adventurers Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge are preparing to head north for more high-latitude sailing.
Bay Area Couple Join ‘Translated 9’ for Ocean Globe Race
Paul and Teresa Marshall are each joining a leg of the upcoming Ocean Globe Race as crew aboard the Italian-based Swan 65 'Translated 9,' sister ship to the local 'Translated 9 US,' often seen out on the Bay.
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