Commentary
Crossings, Rescues and Adventures Recognized in OCC Awards
The Ocean Cruising Club's (OCC) 2022 awards recognize many worthy sailors, including GGR participant Kirsten Neuschäfer and Palo Alto teenager Cal Currier.
Can Algae and Seaweed Stem the World’s Plastic Tide, and Feed Us?
Microalgae and seaweeds are being used to produce food, cosmetics, packaging and plastics. And beer!
The Painfully Slow but Slightly Encouraging News About Green Ships
When will there be a critical mass of new wind-assist and/or alternative-fuel ships that shift economies and the scales of production in a meaningful way to offer efficient and lower-cost alternatives?
Remember the Music and Help Create the All-Time Best Sailing Playlist
David Crosby's passing has stirred up many musical memories, so we decided to use this opportunity to curate a sailing playlist based on the favorite songs of our favorite sailors — you!
The Resourceful Sailor Makes Rigging Alignment a Top Priority
While working aloft on the tricolor, The Resourceful Sailor noticed that the toggle and triangle plate connecting the masthead to the dual backstays were misaligned, awkwardly loading the clevis pin.
This Day, 10 Years Ago
Today we're taking a step back to January 18, 2013, when the day's news included snippets of ocean racing, kiteboarding (no foils yet), and seeing the light.
Sharing Sailors’ Superstitions on Friday the 13th
Welcome to 2023's first of two Friday the 13ths. We took this opportunity to share a few interesting sailors' superstitions.
Damage and Close Calls on the Waterfront During California Storms
The storms continue to ravage the state and the coast, causing severe damage, loss and close calls for many.
Want To Have a Say in What a Pedestrian Bridge Over the Oakland Estuary Might Look Like?
How tall will the bridge be? How will it affect boats sailing on the Estuary? How often does the City expect the drawbridge section to be opened on a typical high-water-traffic day (aka the weekend)?
Good Jibes #72: Dr. Paul Heineken on Championing the Next Generation of Sailing
Paul is a lifelong competitive dinghy sailor, windsurfer, supporter of junior sailing, and former commodore of the St. Francis Yacht Club.
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