General Sailing
South Pacific Entry Update
With the ever-evolving nature of government policies and regulations related to COVID, what’s accurate one day can become dangerously inaccurate the next.
Lowering the Mast on a Small Boat with The Resourceful Sailor
The tricky part is keeping the mast straight along the centerline of the boat. On a Flicka, and many others, this means creating a bridle on each cap shroud to keep tension on the mast as it comes down.
Did You Meet Merv, Donald and the Crew of ‘Qui Vive’ in Tiburon?
In the midst of a two-week tour of Tasmania, we found a sailor with fond memories of his two-week stay at the Tiburon docks in 1972.
First-Time Offshore Racer Ryan Foland Joins ‘City Lights’ for California Offshore Race Week
Ryan was not really sure what to expect, but he assumed that there would be tons of wind off the coast. When there wasn’t, he looked to the more experienced crew to gauge how to react.
Do You Have Sailing Plans for the Summer Sailstice Weekend?
When you post your club's cruising plans you'll be adding your pin to the map, and you, and all club members who sign up on the Summer Sailstice website, become eligible to win prizes.
A Sad Day as Another Old Sailboat Goes to the Crusher
Who among us can honestly say they're not mesmerized by the spectacle of an old sailboat being broken up by the relentless machines?
Don’t Miss Owl Harbor’s Annual Nautical Swapmeet
If heading to the Delta is on your summer calendar, make sure you stop by beautiful Owl Harbor. Don’t miss their annual Nautical Swapmeet on August 21st to find boating treasures of all kinds. More »
Classy Classifieds July Deadline Is Tuesday!
Classy Classifieds July deadline is next Tuesday, June 15 at 5 p.m.
Are South Bay Sailors All Sailing Optimists?
We were headed south toward the Bay Bridge, behind the wall of quiet, when we crossed paths with a series of optimistic sailors headed north to the Central Bay.
Dump at the Pump with Division of Boating and Waterways’ ‘Pumpout Nav’ App
Find your nearest pumpout and floating restrooms with DBW's 'Pumpout Nav' app.
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