Racing
Optimist West Coast Championship Sailed on Lumpy Seas
Del Rey Yacht Club hosted the United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) West Coast Championship.
Ronnie Simpson’s New Ride
"In October of 2023, I will be setting sail in the inaugural edition of the Global Solo Challenge race from Spain back to Spain."
West Marine US Open Sailing Series Wraps in San Francisco
Olympic class racing is hard to find in the US but the foundation for future success is being built on both coasts with the West Marine US Open Sailing Series.
50th Shaw Island Classic Race
Blue skies, sunshine and predictions of winds of 8-10 knots had racers smiling in anticipation of a perfect day for the 50th annual Shaw Island Classic.
Big-Wave Surfer Ian Walsh’s Wild Ride Aboard 11th Hour Racing for the Newport to Bermuda Race
Ian Walsh told us that getting into sailing "is almost like learning to surf again." Being onboard 11th Hour Racing's 'Malama', he brought a curiosity about the behind-the-scenes, day-in-the-life details, offering a glimpse of what it's like to race onboard such a spectacular, convention-defying sailboat.
Details From Medical Evacuation of Pacific Cup Captain
Aboard Andy Schwenk’s 'Spindrift V,' all was not well.
ILCA Sailing for Youth in Southern California and San Francisco Bay
The ILCA class is looking good with youth sailors like SoCal's Alex Fisher racing her way up the ranks.
Pacific Cup Skipper Medevacked During Delivery to California
Andy Schwenk has been brought safely to land by a combination of Coast Guard, Air Force, commercial shipping and assistance from a fellow yacht.
The Santa Cruz 27 Renaissance and the King Harbor Race
New boat owners, new fleets, new events are all helping keep the Santa Cruz 27 at the top of her game.
Bay Area Sloop ‘Pursuit’ Brings Back Fond Memories
Readers share their memories of Ron MacAnnan's M-class sloop, 'Pursuit.'
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