Racing
The YRA Racing Calendar Is Here
2020 Northern California Sailing Calendar & YRA Master Schedule. The Bay Area’s complete racing guide.
An Old Latitude War Story
Back in the '80s or '90s, I went out on .38 Special, Latitude 38's first Bertram 25 photo boat, to shoot a race that used the Yellow Bluff buoy as a mark. As I knew the fleet would be pounding up there soon, I headed there directly from our Sausalito berth.
More of the Dumbest Things I Did While Sailing
It happens to everyone — eventually, we all do something dumb while sailing.
Before We Say Goodbye to 2019
We're about to launch into a new year and new decade with lots of sailing ahead. Before we do we wanted to share a look back at the past year.
Comanche Leads the Way to Hobart
Just as 2019 draws to a close, so too does this year's Rolex Sydney Hobart race. Often referred to as "the great race," this 75th edition was once again proof of why.
More of the ‘Dumbest Things I Did While Sailing’
Stan and Sally Honey passed along one of their mutually agreed upon 'dumbest things done while sailing' which contributed to their hard-won success.
Racing into the New Year
Though most Midwinter series in Northern California started in November or December, a few more join the fun in January.
Saved by Easom and the Army Corps of Engineers
Buoys, whether on the ocean or the Bay, are ravaged by big tidal flows, big waves and occasional bumps by boats large and small, and sit in a corrosive saltwater environment. The combination of forces exerted on buoys means that they are sometimes dislodged from their positions, sometimes to be found lying on a Bay shore or sometimes never seen again.
Tuning into the Rolex Sydney Hobart
When we say "armchair racing," you might picture scooting armchairs around the living room in an attempt to be the first to the holiday gifts. Although that's an amusing visual, this is something to divert your attention when you've had a bit of holiday overload and are ready for a yachty distraction.
The Difference a Day Makes at Berkeley Midwinters
Thirty-nine boats came out to enjoy some of the finest Midwinter racing ever. We were able to start on time. The 10-15 knots of wind came from the same place all day. It was fantastic!
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