General Sailing
Club Nautique ‘Get to Know Jeanneau’ Event Coming in April
Get to Know Jeanneau at Club Nautique in Alameda, CA. You’re invited to come and see some of Jeanneau’s best-selling models at this 'by appointment only' event.
A Little Piece of History with Milly Biller
I had just returned from Africa with my father and family after witnessing a solar eclipse. My dad was an astrophysicist who was studying solar flares and solar winds, so it was a research mission.
Timing Is Everything with Whale Sightings
There have been recent reports in the media about humpback whale sightings on the Bay, saying this is unusually early for them to be seen.
San Francisco on the Bay: Dock, Dine, Stay, Play
Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Seeing Sailboats in ‘Down Under’ Tasmania
Our 'Lectronic editor is spending a little time in Tasmania, Australia, and snapped a few pics from various locations in the island-state's northwest.
Former Stanford Sailing Coach Vandemoer Tells His Story
Former Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer is writing a book in which he describes the "web of deceit" that led to his conviction in the Varsity Blues scandal.
Bow Bling: The Hardware up Front
While walking the docks of the California Yacht Club we couldn't help noticing the jewels adorning the noses of the many boats in their slips.
More Inspirational Women Sailors
A couple of readers have since responded to the story and told us about the female sailor who inspired them — unsurprisingly, both are Bay Area sailors.
San Francisco on the Bay: Dock, Dine, Stay, Play
Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Get Your Boat’s VHF Radio Ready for the Season
In an emergency, VHF is the only thing that can directly connect you to the US Coast Guard’s Rescue 21 system, giving you access to high-tech emergency response and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capabilities.
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