Events
The Route du Rhum Floodgates Open
The floodgates are opening in Guadeloupe, with IMOCA 60 monohulls finishing in rapid succession.
J/105 North Americans and the Winning Secrets of Randy Hecht
San Francisco Yacht Club hosted the J/105 North Americans at the end of September. This video gives a good look at the challenges of a big fleet in a big breeze on the Bay.
Fatal Capsize at Route du Rhum Finish
Two of the Route du Rhum race organizers have tragically passed away.
Carnage and Glory in the Route du Rhum
The first two finishers have arrived in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, in the 12th edition of the prestigious Route du Rhum singlehanded Transatlantic race.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year — Lighted Boat Parades Begin!
Next comes Thanksgiving, then comes Christmas. But first we get to enjoy the wonderful lighted boat parades.
Dee Smith Wins 2022 2.4mR World Championship
Hurricane Nicole interrupted the 2022 2.4mR World Championship.
Route du Rhum Sets Sail From Brittany to Guadeloupe
The record-breaking fleet of 138 solo sailors have now been at sea for about 48 hours in the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum.
Twenty-Eighth Baja Ha-Ha Fleet Arrives in Cabo San Lucas
It was a blissful sail south for the 100+ cruisers in the 28th Baja Ha-Ha. Accompanied by a full moon, an eclipse and warm breezes, the fleet revelled in idyllic sailing conditions.
Making Tracks on San Francisco Bay, Baja and the Atlantic
While we were making local tracks on San Francisco Bay, others were getting ready to make tracks on other parts of the world's oceans.
Route du Rhum Start Postponed Until Wednesday
For the first time in Route du Rhum race history, the organizers have made the difficult decision to delay the start of the 3,543-mile race.
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