General Sailing
What Is the State of the Ocean?
In your travels, have you noticed more trash in the water, or has the water been getting cleaner? Have you seen more sealife in recent years, or is it diminishing?
Enjoy Downwind Sailing with Walder Boom Brake
Walder boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.
Paul Cayard Giving Wednesday Luncheon Presentation Today
US Sailing's new Olympic Executive Director, Paul Cayard, is presenting at the the St. Francis Yacht Club Wednesday Yachting Luncheon today.
San Francisco Sailors Conduct Ocean Rescue in New Zealand
Alyssa and Lewis Allen, originally from San Francisco, were sailing from New Zealand's Kawau Island to Tutukaka when they responded to a mayday.
25,000 Barrels of DDT Discovered Between Long Beach and Catalina Island
A recent expedition, led by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, has completed a mapping of the dumping zone and found over 25,000 barrels leaking DDT and other chemical waste.
Having a Whale of a Time on a Saturday
A few weeks ago, captain Teddy Strawser and the crew aboard the Catalina 42 MkII Janie Jones were enjoying a Saturday sail on the Bay when they spotted whales. Three gray whales inside of Alcatraz and another just outside the Gate. More »
Prepare to Take the Helm with Modern Sailing
Discover San Francisco Bay sailing destinations with Modern Sailing's 3-part Webinar Series, starting Wednesday, May 5.
Are You the Next KKMI Boat Wizard?
KKMI is looking for skilled technicians who can wizard their way around boat repairs — plumbing, electrical, installations and more.
Welcome the Pioneering ‘Energy Observer’ Project Under the Golden Gate
'Energy Observer's team is bringing their innovative developments to the doorstep of San Francisco's high-tech hub.
Trending Now on the Bay: Building Small Wooden Boats
"Winds were eight knots from the south and dropping. The boat sailed very nicely. The helm was light and responsive."
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