General Sailing
Replacing the Battery Meter on ‘Sampaguita’
Adjusting the fine-tuning dial and tapping on the face used to get it to work. No longer. The needle made a hard stop at about 11 volts, and I knew this was wrong.
PICYA Pacific Rim Unity Boat Parade 2021
Join a 360 three-hour boat parade around Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island beginning at noon — clockwise. All boaters welcome.
Pip Hare of ‘Medallia’ Finishes Vendée Globe
Pip Hare was one of five finishers who crossed the line in the last 48 hours and is now resting securely after 95 days of solo racing.
Salty News from SCBC, a Golden Ticket Winner, and a Happy Sailor
New docks, a new boat, a new Latitude 38 hat! What a great start to the new year!
Marissa and Chris Swap their Toe Rail for a Bulwark
Chris and Marissa Neely decided to replace the toe rail aboard their Cheoy Lee 41 with a bulwark — a long process, but worth the effort.
Don’t Miss the Classy Classified Deadline, February 15
Our deadline for the March issue is quickly approaching, get your ad in by this Monday, February 15th at 5 p.m. to see it in print as well as on our new website.
Festival de Veleros in Barra de Navidad Is on for February 21-27
While the word cruising suggests lounging on the aft deck or reading a book in a hammock, Fiesta de Veleros continues a long tradition of cruisers who appreciate the hospitality of the local Mexican community and give thanks by giving back.
Caption Contest(!)
Here is your February Caption Contest(!). Remember to check next month's Loose Lips for the winner.
News from US Sailing and the National Sailing Hall of Fame
US Sailing has updated the Safety at Sea certificate requirements and expiration dates in response to the pandemic.
Boater Survey Findings and a Safety Course
Discover the findings of a USCG boater survey, and sign up for a boater safety course — both are interesting and helpful.
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