Racing
Red Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight
"Does the weather proverb 'Red sky at morning, sailor take warning / Red sky at night, sailor's delight' have any basis in weather fact?"
RORC Transatlantic Navigators’ Nightmare: The Big Blue Hole
How would you find your way across the Atlantic in these scrambled trade winds?
US Sailing Honors California Sailors for Rescues
The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the prestigious Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to two California crews who performed man-overboard rescues.
Racing Around the South Bay on a Sunny Weekend
The weekend was a busy — and rather beautiful — one for midwinter yacht racing. But beauty didn't always translate to great racing conditions.
Hanks or a Headfoil? What’s Right for an Express 27?
Greg Felton asks, "Should I put hanks or a new foil for the luff of my jib on my Express 27?"
Rolex Big Boat Series Embraces ORC Rating Rule
When handicap fleets line up to compete in the Rolex Big Boat Series, they will be racing under ORC rather than ORR.
New Blackaller Buoy Ready for Action
Ron Young texted 'Latitude' to alert us to the placing of the new Blackaller buoy.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Race a Bash in Heavy Weather
After being canceled at the last minute in 2020 due to COVID-19, the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race happened in Australia last week.
Webinars and Seminars This Month
Take advantage of the long, dark evenings of winter to practice lifelong learning.
Yacht Racing to Look Forward to in January
The January 2 Golden Gate Yacht Club race is postponed due to COVID.
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