Environmental News
Ocean Race Boat Rams Orca, or Orca Rams Boat?
Is it the boat's fault or the whale's fault? This boat was just minding its own business and now has evidence of foul — no — whale play.
Saildrone Completes Months-Long Survey of Alaskan Islands and Offshore California
Saildrone's uncrewed vehicle Surveyor, has completed a months-long survey around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and off the coast of California, covering 45,000 square kilometers of previously unknown ocean floor.
Was That an Oligarch, Cruise Ship, or Megayacht Heading Out of the Bay?
What was that large megayacht heading north out of the Bay on Saturday?
Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival Meets a Canceled Salmon Season
The 50th annual Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival included one sailboat and a fleet of fishing boats dismayed by the canceled salmon season.
Take a Moment This Weekend to Participate in Earth Day
As sailors, we see a lot of the trash that floats along the surface of the water, but that's not all there is to it …
Meet the Companies Building a Green Future for Sailboat Engines
Many companies are working to produce 'green' power technology. Here are some innovations that can eventually transfer into powering sailboats.
Capt. Liz Clark Takes on 11th Hour Racing Ambassador Role
11th Hour Racing has announced sailor and environmental activist Captain Liz Clark as its new ambassador.
Bomb Cyclone Damage as Another Winter Storm Arrives
Are we there yet? It looks and feels like spring this morning, but tomorrow's storm looks like another windy, winter offering.
Another Turtle Rescue by the Perry 56 ‘Foxfire’
Mike Casey and the crew of 'Foxfire' rescue their second turtle from being snared in fishing line and plastics.
Bomb Cyclone: Eye of the Storm on the Golden Gate Bridge
As the eye of yesterday's bomb cyclone passed over the Golden Gate Bridge, the accompanying weather caused boats to move away from the docks.
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