Commentary
Happy Fourth of July Weekend!
Sunday is the 4th of July. Some regions are hosting celebrations and fireworks, while others are keeping it simple. Whatever you do across this weekend we wish you a safe and fun celebration. More »
The Mountain High: Sailing on Scotts Flat Lake
We're always happy when we serendipitously discover sailing at the end of a dusty, mountain bike trail or any other random corner of California.
Did You Meet Merv, Donald and the Crew of ‘Qui Vive’ in Tiburon?
In the midst of a two-week tour of Tasmania, we found a sailor with fond memories of his two-week stay at the Tiburon docks in 1972.
A Sad Day as Another Old Sailboat Goes to the Crusher
Who among us can honestly say they're not mesmerized by the spectacle of an old sailboat being broken up by the relentless machines?
Michelin Wings Its Way to Sustainability with Sailing
We're taking the month of June to share more good news about sailors leading the way toward ocean and planetary sustainability.
Golden Ticket Run: A Series of Independent Random Events?
"Suppose you roll a single die dozens of times, in a game in which you only 'win' (e.g., find a Golden Ticket) if you roll a 6. It turns out that ANY pattern that, over time (e.g., lots of months), averages out to 1 'win' every 6 rolls, is equally likely."
Do You Recognize this Mast, and Thus the Sunken Boat It’s Attached To?
We received photos from two different people of what we believe to be the same boat, which had been beached and then sank, off Crown Beach, Alameda.
‘Mine’s Bigger’ — Part II, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Ups the Ante
It should come as no surprise that the world's richest man, Jeff Bezos, has decided to take up 'sailing' — in a very big way.
What Is the State of the Ocean?
In your travels, have you noticed more trash in the water, or has the water been getting cleaner? Have you seen more sealife in recent years, or is it diminishing?
Kayaker Prepares for Solo and Unsupported Pacific Crossing
Cyril expects his first 15 days at sea to be the hardest. He will face "seasickness, sleep deprivation, new food, new pace of paddling, etc."
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