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Exploding Lead-Acid Batteries

May 10, 2013
The battery in this photo is from the 65-ft sloop Blue Peter, which was built in England in 1930 from teak harvested in Thailand in 1870. She was dismasted during last month’s Antigua Classic Regatta. More »
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AYSF Capsizes AC45

May 8, 2013
  While Great Vallejo Race participants were waiting out a light wind postponement for the return trip on Sunday, the young guns of the American Youth Sailing Force were pushing themselves to the limit on the Bay, resulting in the first AC45 capsize for the team. More »
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Mexico’s Amigo Net Migrates

If you’re planning to cruise Mexico this season — or you’re already enjoying those sunny latitudes — you’ll want to make note that the much-used Amigo Net has switched frequencies. Net Manager Jake Howard writes, "Starting May 15, 2013, the Amigo Net will switch frequencies to 6.212 USB. More »

Delta Doo Dah Kick-Off Party Friday

May 6, 2013
Ditch the summer gloom and head up to the Delta this summer in the Delta Doo Dah DIY © Alex Pearce If last week’s stunning weather wasn’t enough to jog your memory, we’ll remind you that summer’s nearly here and you know what that means…the Delta Doo Dah! More »
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Estuary Diver Found Dead

We’ve received word that the body of William Swanson, who owned the boat diving service Got Zinc, was found dead in the water near Jack London Square early Saturday morning. It’s been reported that his wife called police last night when he didn’t return home Friday night. More »
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Gary Jobson Talks AC at OYC

Winning AC crew, author and national sailing commentator Gary Jobson is slated to speak at Oakland YC in Alameda on May 18. Jobson will offer his views on the America’s Cup in a talk called ‘Who Looks Strong and Why’. More »

Closure of Nelson’s Forces Boat Exodus

May 3, 2013
Word on the docks is that Alain Thébault’s 60-ft foiling trimaran l’Hydroptere, which is hauled at Nelson’s in preparation for this summer’s assault on the TransPac record, has been given until Monday to find a new homebase. More »

Marina Vallarta Sold

Marina Vallarta has been sold and new management have plans for cleaning it up. © Marina Vallarta The 400-slip Marina Vallarta, the oldest of all the marinas on Banderas Bay, and by far the one closest to downtown Puerto Vallarta, has been sold. More »

Sea Otter Spotted in Estuary

Bay Area diver Matt Peterson saw an unusual sight last night on the docks at Alameda Marina last night. "In all my years of working and sailing on the Bay, I’ve never seen one of these guys here before," he says of the sea otter. More »