General Sailing
PCYA Seeks Nominations for Garrett Horder Trophy
The Garrett Horder Memorial Trophy seeks to recognize excellence in youth sail training and is awarded to “the member organization judged to have shown the greatest improvement in its Junior Boating Education program.”
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When Small Boats Ruled the Bay and the World
Small, simple boats sail more often — just look at the activity in the '50s, '60s and '70s.
Hans Henken To Represent Team USA at the Paris Olympics
After a successful campaign (and recovery), California sailor Hans Henken is headed for the Paris Olympics with his skipper Ian Barrows in the 49er class.
US Sailing v. AmericaOne, Inc., Cayard, Ruh and Spina
Trouble continues between US Sailing and AmericaOne.
BoatUS Issues Warning Re USCG Documentation Renewal Letters
BoatUS is advising boaters with vessels that have a USCG. Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by US mail offering renewal.
Talking About What Has Changed in Sailing, and What Hasn’t
Some aspects of sailing have changed dramatically, while others remain pretty much the same.
Judge Rules Boaters Have “No Constitutional Right” to Anchor in Richardson Bay
In what has the potential to be a landmark ruling, a federal judge ruled that boaters do not have a constitutional right to anchor on Richardson Bay.
Sailor, a Tall Ship and Latitude Connect at The Depot in Mill Valley
Where do you find a good read, and a good sailor? At The Depot, of course.
Good Jibes #125: Liz Diaz on Celebrating Wooden Boats
In this episode, Liz tells how she found her 1956 Japanese-built wooden sloop, why there’s beauty in boat design, how to learn about boats from other enthusiasts, how wooden boats compare to other types of boats, and why anybody can sail.
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