Maritime History
Master Mariners Toast the Past — and Prepare for the Start Line
The Master Mariners Benevolent Association gathered last Friday to honor the individuals and organizations supporting traditional sailing on San Francisco Bay.
Mexican Tall Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge Leaving Two Dead
The Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc drifted backward under the Brooklyn Bridge, snapping off all three of her topmasts and killing two crew.
VetsBoats Brings New Life to SV ‘Clover’
VetsBoats founder Terry Moran's relationship with 'Clover' began when his 10-year-old eyes spied her racing that year's Master Mariners regatta.
Join the 45th Annual Memorial Cruise
Join the 45th Annual Memorial Cruise aboard a WWII Liberty Ship.
Wind in Their Sails — Death and Resurrection
Walking up to 'Balclutha', I was mesmerized by the tall masts and yardarms, and I visualized going up the ratlines to break out the sails.
Waterfront Pickers Play for Call of the Sea’s Annual Celebration
The Waterfront Pickers is a group of local sailors who come together to celebrate the Bay with their own brand of salty bluegrass.
Opening Day Flags Bring Color to the Bay
Yes, you can sail the Bay all year round but we still celebrate Opening Day.
‘Latitude 38’ May Issue on the Docks Now
This month we cruise through the generations with stories about junior sailors, historic vessels, and good times in between.
Message-in-a-Bottle Hunter Finds West Coast Sailor’s Message
In 2015, 17-year-old Tom Welch threw a message in a bottle overboard in the mid-Atlantic. It was found in February by the Message-In-a-Bottle Hunter.
It’s Going To Be a Busy Weekend on the Bay
There's lots happening on the Bay next weekend with Opening Day on the Bay, Call of the Sea's Tall Ship Celebration, a Cal Sailing Club Open House, and a Dockwalker Refresher training.
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