Racing
Tonga Reminds Us, Never Turn Your Back on a Tsunami
The Tongan tsunami swept the West Coast, leaving significant damage to a few and barely a ripple for most.
US Sailing Advanced Race Management Seminar
"Area G leaders, interested in learning more about race management? Renewing your race officer certification?"
Boat of the Month: The Millimeter
The Millimeter is a one-design, one-person, single-hull racing yacht, related to the Mini-12 and the slightly longer International 2.4mR.
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.
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?"
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.
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.
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