General Sailing
A Bird’s-Eye View of Wednesday Beer Can Racing
Well, summer's here! Some of us are working from home, and others of us have lots of free time for sailing. With everything that has gone down, there's still nothing better than an evening of summer beer can racing on San Francisco Bay.
Fireworks New Boating Safety Concern
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has a few boating safety reminders just in time for the holiday.
Latitude (Wherever You Are) Nation
Nation — We will take any and all latitude theme establishments that you might have come across in your international travels.
Annual ‘Love the Bay Music & Sailing’ Tour Goes Virtual
Local musical artists, Bay Station Band will perform their annual 'Love The Bay Music & Sailing' tour this week, as a virtual event. Almost a decade ago, California-based songwriter/musicians Kwame Copeland and Deborah Crooks combined their love of sailing with their love for music.
When Frigate Birds Tire of Flying
Frigate Birds are an oddity among seabirds in that they never go in the water. Indeed, if a Frigate does somehow end up in the drink, it will likely drown in short order.
Consensus Reached on ‘Freedom’ Vessel Type
Latitude Nation — Last week we asked if anyone could tell us what vessel type is Freedom; the abandoned boat that was spotted drifting west of San Diego.
Islander 36 Summer Sailstice Cruise
Ten family-crewed Islander 36s met under the western span of the Bay Bridge to take a tour of the San Francisco Bay to celebrate Summer Sailstice on June 20.
Jack Is Back!
Last week we received a letter from Jack Van Ommen saying he is back in Cape Charles, VA after a four-month stint in the Caribbean.
Inverness Yacht Club Approves 2020 Sailing Schedule
As organized sailing schedules slowly resume, Inverness Yacht Club was among the first to approve a 2020 racing season.
‘Saint Nicolas’ on the Way to Glacier Bay?
For most of us, San Francisco Bay is a place of endless sailing possibilities. It can also be a 'small' cove to tuck into on the way North.
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