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Tahiti Transpac in 2020

February 13, 2019
With a rhumbline distance of 3,570 miles, the Tahiti Transpac’s Los Angeles-to-Papeete course is more than half again the distance from L.A. to Honolulu, sailed biennially in the better-known Hawaii Transpac (2,240 miles). But that’s far from being the only factor that sets these two classic ocean races apart.
Knot a Clew sailing

A Valentine to the Other Woman

My wife recently said, “You’ve cheated on me!" Knowing that wasn’t the case, I asked if possibly she could run down some of the highlights to jog my memory.
Trimmer handling a line

The SailGP-AC36 Connection

February 6, 2019
While the Stars & Stripes America's Cup 36 Team is actively recruiting American sailors, the team's helmsman has signed on with SailGP's American team. Taylor Canfield…
SF race area map

SailGP Coming to San Francisco

February 1, 2019
SailGP is embarking on this, its inaugural season. The tour will come to San Francisco on the weekend of May 4-5. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, February 21, at SailGP.com/SanFrancisco.
J/105 start

February Racing Preview

January 30, 2019
Southern California fleets get busy in February. Twenty-five clubs are gearing up to host the SCYA Midwinter Regatta on February 9-10 and 16-17.
Blackaller Buoy rounding

Not a Complete Fiasco

January 28, 2019
This year's Three Bridge Fiasco, sailed on San Francisco Bay on Saturday, January 26, was nowhere near the Fiasco it could have been. For instance, during last year's race a raging ebb sucked most boats out the Gate, and only four entries out of 317 starters were able to finish.
A start at XOC

The Berkeley Fan

January 25, 2019
"What the heck is the Berkeley Fan?" you might ask.
Start of Three Bridge Fiasco

Three Bridge Fiasco Deadline

January 23, 2019
Since Monday, entries have gone from 230 to 296 and counting. Today's the deadline (11:59 PST tonight). If you're sitting on the tideline wondering which way to go, now's the time to decide.