Cruising
A Raid on Vallejo and Napa
They raid in France, Sweden and Great Britain, so why not here? A raid is an organized rally in small boats that can paddle, sail or row in shallow water with overnights in towns, beaches or campgrounds.
Mark Zuckerberg Plans Open-Ended Cruise in Mexico
Word from a local boatyard operator is that, after 15 years of running the social media giant Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg — who it turns out is a local sailor — has decided to take up cruising just “to get away from it all.” More »
Pacific Puddle Jump Signups Begin
The dream of cruising the South Pacific is high on the ‘must-do-someday’ list of sailors all over the world. For well over two decades the annual Pacific Puddle Jump rally has helped fulfill those dreams.
A Warning to Southbound Sailors
Crews heading south to Mexico this winter who’ve upgraded their nav stations with AIS and digital radar will probably feel safer than ever. But there’s one type of offshore obstacle that doesn’t subscribe to AIS and rarely if ever shows up on radar.
Charter Aboard West Coast Multihulls’ Fleet of Catamarans
Your West Coast Island Getaway! ASA Catamaran Sailing School & Charters.
ASA Courses at Modern Sailing
ASA 101/103 Combination Course: Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising at Modern Sailing School & Club.
Come Meet a Coastie SAR Specialist in San Diego
The Baja Ha-Ha’s Grand Poobah — who also happens to be the founder of Latitude 38, in case you didn’t know — took a moment to remind this year’s flock of southbound cruisers that the US Coast Guard has your back, and will hold a lecture to let you know how they can best serve you. More »
Cruising through an ‘Exceptional High Wind Event’
Wednesday and Thursday corresponded to the much-publicized Diablo wind event. We figured the dire weather would discourage the cruisers, altering their itinerary for the week. We were wrong.
Searching for a Slip in San Diego?
If you are meandering south this season with your eye on the start of the Baja Ha-Ha, you’re probably contemplating a slip or mooring. San Diego has been called one of the most cruiser-friendly cities on the West Coast, as our editor-at-large Andy Turpin found out when he passed through in early 2018. More »
See This MacGregor 65 at Yacht Fest This Weekend
The MacGregor 65 is a legendary West Coast-built cruiser ideal for sailing from Mexico to Alaska.
A great West Coast cruiser because:
It motors fast and covers long northbound distances in a hurry. More »
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