Environmental News
Is the CrossWater Horizontal Elevator an Alternative to the Oakland Pedestrian Bridge?
Are floating, horizontal elevators a solution to crossing water on foot or bicycle, and a possible alternative to bridges?
Ayala Cove Is for Sheriffs, Seals and Sailors
Captain Daniel Aguiniga shows how to read and relax at Angel Island. Get there early, as many of the slips are either broken down or overrun by seals.
11th Hour Racing Wins The Ocean Race
The somewhat fragile, foiling and fast IMOCA 60s have just finished The Ocean Race around the world, with 11th Hour Racing declared the winner.
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.
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