Environmental News
California Coastal Commission Rejects Newport Beach Mooring Realignment
The California Coastal Commission voted to deny the City of Newport Beach’s proposal to realign the mooring fields and replace existing moorings with helix anchors.
Short Sightings: SailGP, El Toros, Marine Mammals and Congressional Cup
There's lots of action ahead along the busy California coastline with SailGP, El Toro Regatta, Congressional Cup, an ABYC education forum, and the Marine Mammal Survey.
Farallon Islands — A Voyage of Purpose and Discovery
This wasn't just any trip, this was a mission with a purpose.
How Many Dolphins Make Up a Pod?
The Monterey Bay Whale Watch crew were on the lookout for gray whales and found a pod of thousands of dolphins instead.
Tiburon-Based Marine Science Lab Falls Victim to SFSU Budget Cuts
Romberg Tiburon Campus, a research arm of San Francisco State University (SFSU), is facing closure due to SFSU budget cuts.
Rowing Through Paradise in USVI Squalls
Rowing your tender is clean, simple, and sometimes challenging.
Sailor John Sweeney Arrested in Point Buckler Island Controversy
The winding path of a lawsuit in the winding Delta.
Santa Cruz Slammed as California Coast Experiences Heavy Surf
The California coast has been slammed by 20-30-foot waves and heavy swells, causing major damage in coastal towns such as Santa Cruz.
King Tide Storm Damages Inverness Yacht Club Pier
Last weekend's storm and king tides took their toll on the Inverness Yacht Club.
It’s What’s Under the Water That Can Be the Big Worry
Local sailor Andy Schwenk ruminates on a few navigational hazards, their origin, and recent removal efforts.
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