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General Sailing
Winter Hobie Cat

A Tahoe Hobie Cat Waits for Spring

December 28, 2020
We're never far away from sailing, despite being far from the ocean, high in the mountains and surrounded by fresh snow. The neighbor next door has a Hobie Cat in the back yard, waiting for the spring.

Sailing for Crabs

Mike Pouliot had the good fortune to be out sailing on the Bay midweek, aboard his Yankee 30 'Emerald'. As an added bonus, he managed to catch a good feed of crabs along the way.
Boats past the Golden Gate Bridge

Sailing and Racing into the New Year

Midwinter race series continue, with some modifications due to the pandemic. Be on the lookout for late changes due to stay-at-home orders during this surge.
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Schaefer Marine

We pride ourselves on having the toughest gear on the water that will always stand up to the rigors of the marine environment.
Pulau Pandan Island in December Latitude

Shipwrecked

December 23, 2020
There were about 20 young Indonesian crewmembers — none spoke English, none knew how to swim, and all were in a state of panic, running back and forth.

Division of Boating and Waterways Boater Card

The California Boater Card shows that its holder has successfully taken and passed a NASBLA/state-approved boater safety education examination.
Cyclone Yasa

Eyewitness Reports on Cyclone Yasa’s Fury

December 21, 2020
The category 5 cyclone Yasa was originally predicted to go right over the main island of Viti Levu — meaning Vuda Marina and Port Denarau — and would have affected most of the cruising boats in the area.