General Sailing
Less Expensive, Less Extreme, Almost as Fast
Thomas Siebel’s MOD70 Orion screaming across Banderas Bay.
© 2013 Robin Stout
"On May 10 I looked up from the cockpit of our Aleutian 51 Mermaid which was anchored at La Cruz, and saw this trimaran screaming across Banderas Bay," writes Robin Richardson Stout. More »
AC Warhorses Stabled While Safety Reviewed
The tragic death of British Olympian Bart Simpson last Thursday has sharply focused the Bay Area boating community on issues related to safety on the water. The specially formed America’s Cup Review Committee charged with scrutinizing the Artemis 72 incident met for the first time yesterday, and its first recommendation was to suspend AC72 and AC45 training for a week. More »
America’s Cup Full Speed Ahead
Despite assurances from Murray and Ehman that the causes of Simpson’s death are being studied, many troubling questions remain unanswered.
© 2013 Guilain Grenier / ACEA
Yesterday, five days after the tragic death of Artemis Racing sailor Andrew Simpson during an America’s Cup training session, event organizers assured the public via a press conference at Pier 27 that this summer’s Cup competition will go ahead as planned. More »
Boat Fest Begins Tomorrow
If you’re looking to have some fun in a nautical realm this week, check out the free Northern California Boat Fest at Alameda’s Marina Village Yacht Harbor.
This annual four-day event, running Thursday through Sunday (Th-F: 12-5 p.m.; More »
The Greatest Dining Bargain in Cruising?
If anyone is looking for a good culinary reason to go cruising in Mexico this winter, one good answer can be found in the photo above. It’s just part of a meal for a price you’ll find hard to believe. More »
Investigation into Simpson’s Death Continues
In the aftermath of Bart Simpson’s death, many questions remain unanswered.
© Sander van der Borch Atemis Racing
“It’s too early to speculate about the causes of the accident," said Chief Executive of the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) Stephen Barclay on Friday, referring to the tragic death of Artemis Racing crewman Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson the day before. More »
Exploding Lead-Acid Batteries
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 »
Simpson’s Tragic Death Stuns Sailing Community
Sausalito diver Tim Sell captured this photo of Artemis Racing’s AC72 as it was being towed to Clipper Cove. Note the port ama sheared off just forward of the aft crossbeam and rudder. More »
AYSF Capsizes AC45
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 »
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 »
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