
Commentary
American Magic Eliminated in Prada Cup Semifinals
“We just opened the door and they took the opportunity and walked right through it,” said American Magic's Terry Hutchinson.
Yacht Racing Association Issues New Guidelines for 2021
One of the big challenges for race committees has been understanding the ever-changing guidelines regarding what's allowed in the Bay Area. Thanks to the Yacht Racing Association, that's now become somewhat easier.
Mexico’s Tehuantepec Isthmus Rail Corridor: A Chance to Ship Your Boat Across Mexico?
Could Mexico's proposed improvements to the Coatzacoalcos and Salina Cruz ports and their connecting routes create a viable alternative to transiting the Panama Canal?
Close to Finish, Vendée Globe Still Wide Open
In the ninth edition of the solo Vendée Globe, it’s still a dead heat at the head of the pack, with yet another skipper attempting to stake his claim to victory.
That Sinking Feeling in the Oakland Estuary
Clearly the Bay Area has a housing crisis, though just as clearly to most people, solving homelessness with illegal anchorages filling up with aging and poorly maintained vessels is not the solution.
Dramatic Capsize in Stormy Prada Cup
A weekend that began with the highest of hopes for American Magic descended into the depths of despair with a nightmare capsize.
Bay Area Boatbuilder Launches 72-ft Saildrone
Bay Area boatbuilder Saildrone has launched a new vessel, the Saildrone Surveyor — a 72-foot uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) equipped for high-resolution mapping of the ocean seafloor.
Finding Peace in Random Acts of Sailing
Freedom and escape from the chaos ashore are two of the most alluring reasons to sail on the Bay. If you escaped this weekend, send us some pics!
Prada Cup Round Robins Start Tomorrow
It’s all on for the Prada Cup Challenger 'trio' as the dance begins tomorrow evening. The three Challengers, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Ineos Team UK and American Magic, will begin a series of elimination Round Robins.
Three Bridge Fiasco and Corinthian Midwinters Adjust
The SSS board has decided to change the upcoming Three Bridge Fiasco race to Singlehanded only and will not have a Doublehanded division.
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