Commentary
Burn, Baby: A Question on Marine Flare Exercise Protocols
We all carry the required flares, but how many of us have ever practiced using them? How do we even do that?
Sailagram: A Snapshot of October Sailing
We love the sailing community! You guys are awesome and we appreciate the photos you send us each month. Check out October's Sailagram photos.
The Great Pumpkin Visits Richmond Yacht Club
What made this particular edition of the Great Pumpkin so epic?
Volcanic Eruption on Angel Island
There are tectonic shifts happening on Planet Earth, so you never know what might appear next.
Note to the Blue Angels: Real Angels Don’t Drop Bombs
When the US military puts on its Blue Angels air show it's greeted by cheers from many, but not all. The crew of 'Hokahey' share another perspective on the military parade and show.
Yucca, Not Mayan, Wins Classics at Rolex Big Boat Series
The OA received a scoring inquiry from Beau Vrolyk, skipper of Mayan, on the Monday after the regatta concluded.
A Super-Quick Survey on Sewage Pumpout for Boaters
If you're a boater, this is relevant to you. It takes less than two minutes to add your voice.
A Question for Our Readers: What Schooner Is This?
Do you know anything about this boat? Drop us a line so we can help solve the mystery.
Why Does the US Rescue Sailors for Free? Because We Can
The United States spends more than 10% of its federal budget, and nearly half of its discretionary spending, on the military, and one of the apparent benefits of this staggering investment is the humanitarian component.
When the Sea Lion Sh*t Hits the Fan
Ah, the majestic sea lion, nature's lethargic, barking pile of blubber, who — like a pack of sun-starved, snowbird tourists — can turn docks into lounge chairs and laze in the sun for hours. Sure, this might be an unflattering description of one of God's creatures (both sea lions and tourists), but there's no doubt that pinnipeds and sailors' habitats have a tendency to overlap. How close is too close?
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