Racing
Hamlin Wins B to B; Railey Takes Silver
Howie Hamlin, Mike Martin and Paul Allen won the 11th annual Ronstan Bridge to Bridge race.
© Rich Roberts
Nipping at the heels of the reigning 18-ft skiff world champions Gotta Love It for the first few minutes of the 11th annual Ronstan Bridge to Bridge Race, Howie Hamlin, Mike Martin and Paul Allen on Team Harken seized the lead when the bright red boat augered in off Crissy Field. More »
Age, Experience and Enthusiasm
Santa Cruz’ Ernie Rideout has added another Santana 22 National Championship to his lengthy sailing resume — 79 years lengthy to be exact. That’s 79 years of sailing mind you, because when Rideout took a comfortable 11-point win in Santa Cruz on July 27, he was actually 90 years old. More »
Pac Cup Onboard Photos Wanted
We’re looking for your onboard photos from the 2008 Pacific Cup. As much as we love to run the après-race pictures of mai tai racing and people passed out in lounge chairs or falling in the pool, ultimately the story is in the race itself. More »
Can’t Miss Racing
A trio of 22-year-olds, Seve Jarvin, Tom Clout and Sam Newton are the reigning world champions in the 18-ft skiffs. They’re also leading the St. Francis YC’s International 18 Skiff Regatta. More »
The Little Boat That Could
Ruben Gabriel sailed his Pearson Electra Sparky into Hanalei Bay under jury rig at daybreak yesterday morning.
© 2008
For the last 12 days of his 27-day passage from the Bay to Kauai in the Singlehanded TransPac, Ruben Gabriel was sailing his Pearson Electra Sparky under jury rig. More »
Diaz Leads Snipes; Olympics Get Going
Ernesto Rodriguez and Leandro Spina with the bow up and pace on at the 2008 Snipe Nationals hosted by Richmond YC. The pair trails Augie Diaz and Kathleen Tocke by six points going into today’s final two races. More »
The Week in Racing
Bill Turpin’s Akela looking fast at the Aldo Alession Perpetual Trophy Regatta and West Coast IRC Championships.
© Erik Simonson
It was a pretty sweet weekend for sailing on the Bay, and fortunately there were some great regattas to take advantage of it. More »
Close Calls in King Harbor Race
Judy and Bill Webster of the J/37 Sidekick bookend Judy-Rae Karlsen, the Rattle & Hum crewmember they and their crew pulled from the Pacific after a half hour swim. Humble Bill and Judy didn’t want their photo taken, but we made them pose. More »
Solo TransPac Final Results
The fleet of the 2008 Singlehanded TransPac enjoyed a memorable awards ceremony Saturday night.
latitude/LaDonna
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC With the arrival of Barbara Euser’s Islander earlier in the day, the Singlehanded TransPac fleet was ready for a party Saturday night. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC With the arrival of Barbara Euser’s Islander earlier in the day, the Singlehanded TransPac fleet was ready for a party Saturday night. More »
Special Edition: Islander Arrives in Hanalei
Islander crossed the finish line early this afternoon, much to the relief of the Race Committee, racers and Euser’s family.
latitude/LaDonna
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC While 19 of the 21 remaining boats in the 2008 Singlehanded TransPac are peacefully bobbing at anchor in Hanalei Bay, their owners have been anxiously keeping one eye on the sea for any sign of one of their own. More »
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC While 19 of the 21 remaining boats in the 2008 Singlehanded TransPac are peacefully bobbing at anchor in Hanalei Bay, their owners have been anxiously keeping one eye on the sea for any sign of one of their own. More »
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