Events
Berkeley Yacht Club Midwinters Kick Off
It was almost 'Goldilocks' weather for the Berkeley Midwinters — not too hot, not too cold, but juuust right! The sun was shining, the air was clear and breathable, and there was wind.
SailGP to Skip the US in 2021
On Monday, SailGP announced an updated schedule for the first half of its second season. The opening events will now happen in Bermuda and Taranto, Italy.
Will You Choose #optsailing for Blue Friday?
Welcome to Thanksgiving 2020! We've given our crystal ball a spit and polish to look at the coming weekend's sailing conditions.
Hugo Boss Bleeds Miles in Vendée Globe
The Vendée Globe has been further shaped by attrition. Englishman Alex Thomson continues to bleed miles and positions while effecting repairs to his stricken IMOCA 60 Hugo Boss.
Who’s Who in this Mexico Gathering?
The Baja Ha-Ha celebrates cruising everywhere in Mexico, including racing off Zihua to raise money for Sail Fest.
Taking a Sailing Break on San Francisco Bay
We had about as beautiful a weekend as one could hope for in the middle of November for sailing on San Francisco Bay. Saturday provided good breezes.
The Politics of War, America’s Cup Style
Just when you thought everyone involved with the America’s Cup in New Zealand was going to “give peace a chance,” it seems like it's a battle on all fronts.
Vendée Globe Competitors Suffer Damage Already
The 2020-21 Vendée Globe started on Sunday afternoon off Les Sables-d'Olonne in western France. In most years, the start of the race is impressive, with hundreds of thousands of spectators…
Baja Ha-Ha’s Poobah Celebrates Cruising to Mexico
When I first visited in the 1970s, we gave the Mexican ranch hands a case of beer. They reciprocated by inviting us to dinner . . .
Transpacific Yacht Race Entries Roll In
Eight months out from the first start of the 51st Transpacific Yacht Race on July 13, 2021, 43 boats have registered.
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