General Sailing
The Protections and Perils of Tethering Yourself Into a Sailboat
There is no question that tethers are both widely used and a kind of basic, no-brainer method of keeping sailors attached to the boat. But every safety measure brings with it a perception of security that may be shattered when the unthinkable actually occurs.
Discover Ronstan Orbit Winch
What can QuickTrim™ do for you? Check the link to discover the latest innovation in sailing hardware.
Search for Captain Donald Lawson Suspended
The search for missing sailor Captain Donald Lawson off the coast of Acapulco has been suspended.
Good Jibes #102: Molly O’Bryan Vandemoer on Inclusive Sailing
Molly represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympics, and is now the director of the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation.
Wildfires Rage Through Lahaina, Maui
Much of Hawaii's waterfront town of Lahaina, Maui, is in the grips of a wildfire that is destroying homes and businesses, and causing people to jump into the water to save themselves.
Steering the Dream With Hydrovane
Hydrovane is your best crew member: an independent self-steering windvane and emergency rudder/steering system … ready to go!
Join Naos Yachts for a Beneteau Rendezvous
Join us for the 2023 Beneteau Rendezvous at Richmond Yacht Club on August 19 and 20.
California Marine Flare Collection Events Coming Up
Residents and boaters berthing their boats in the listed areas are eligible for the free, expired marine flare collection events.
Sailor Reported Missing, Windsurfer Rescued, and Boat Beached at Stinson
A sailor missing en route from Sitka, Alaska, to San Diego; a windsurfer rescued off Point Bonita; and a sailboat aground at Stinson Beach.
Reading Magazines Brings the Sensual Pleasures of Touch
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