Commentary
Jim DeWitt, Bay Area Renaissance Man and Master Artist, Passes at 92
On Saturday, James Harden DeWitt passed away at the age of 92. He was a giant in the Bay Area sailing world as a racer, sailmaker and painter, a true Renaissance man who wore his passions on his sleeve.
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.
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