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Racing
It’s a Full Gale at Our Desk, But We’re Reefed Down and Carrying On
The West Coast sailing news comes through our office like the wind through the Golden Gate on a July day. Usually brisk and often gusty. This reefed-down version of a few of the stories should help keep it all comfortable.
San Francisco Sailors Doublehand 15th Caribbean 600 Race
San Francisco Bay sailors Nathalie Criou and Bérénice Charrez teamed up for the Caribbean 600 last week, simultaneously conducting a groundbreaking scientific inquiry.
SHE DID IT! Singlehanding Phenom Cole Brauer Finished Global Solo Challenge
Cole Brauer is set to become the first American woman to finish a solo around-the-world race in the next 24 hours, after just over four months at sea.
Good Jibes #132: Sharon Green on Being a Sailing Photographer
Host John Arndt chats with sailing photographer Sharon Green about her favorite events and locations to shoot, exciting times and scary moments, and much more.
2024 Optimist Team Trials Coming to San Francisco Yacht Club
If you want to look on the bright side of life, surround yourself with Optimists.
Pyewacket Sails to a Win in the Puerto Vallarta Race
Roy Pat Disney's San Diego-based Andrews 68 Pyewacket is on a roll.
Olympian JJ Fetter Calling for US Sailing Resignations
US Olympic medalist and longtime US Sailing volunteer JJ Fetter wrote US Sailing President Rich Jepsen asking for resignations.
An Olympic Send-Off for Daniela Moroz at StFYC Wednesday Yachting Luncheon
Olympic kite-foiling representative Daniela Moroz was celebrated at a farewell gathering at the St. Francis Yacht Club.
Good Jibes #131: Melinda Erkelens on Keeping Sailing Fun and Sustainable
Melinda has sailed over 30,000 nautical miles — including 10 races to Hawaii — and has spent 19 years as general counsel for three America’s Cup teams.
Applications Now Open for Women in the MerConcept Grand Prix Program
Applications are now open for women sailors to join an elite Open Fifty trimaran circuit with the goal of having a woman skipper in the 2026 Route du Rhum.
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