Events
Eastward Migration for Winter Racing
Although the California climate offers plenty of opportunities for winter sailing, many West Coast cruisers flee south to the warmer environs of Mexico and beyond. Another option is to head east.
Sprindrift’s Record Attempt Fizzles
Less than 24 hours after crossing the starting line, maxi-trimaran Spindrift 2 had to abandon her fourth attempt at breaking the Trophée Jules Verne record for fastest outright circumnavigation of the globe.
Estuary Lighted Yacht Parade
Lighted Yacht Parade, December 7, 2019, on the Oakland/Alameda Estuary, starting at 5:30 p.m.
A Final Word on the Baja Ha-Ha
We wanted to say one last word about the 26th Baja Ha-Ha, and to share a few unpublished photos and anecdotes.
We would again like to thank Latitude 38 founder and Grand Poobah of the Baja Ha-Ha, Richard Spindler, for penning this year’s recap of the 26th cruiser’s rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. More »
Estuary Lighted Yacht Parade
Lighted Yacht Parade, December 7, 2019, on the Oakland/Alameda Estuary, starting at 5:30 p.m.
West Coast Teams Travel to Youth Regattas
A team of young people from San Francisco and Annapolis YCs and a team from Cal Maritime Academy dominated the competition. The two were tied on points…
Let #optsailing Turn Black Friday into Blue Friday
After our long-overdue first seasonal rain, our boats have finally had a Mother Nature provided rinse to get them ready for a Thanksgiving sail.
A Heaping Helping of Holiday Happenings
On the slopes, Santa arrives on skis. So it's fitting that at the shore, Santa arrives by water. Lighted boat parades proliferate in December. We keep collecting more events to add to the list.
Calling Youth Sailors!
Are you a sailor and still in grade school or high school? Do you get back to the dock and all you can do is talk about what happened out there?
Estuary Lighted Yacht Parade
Lighted Yacht Parade, December 7, 2019, on the Oakland/Alameda Estuary, starting at 5:30 p.m.
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