National Sailing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations

February 14, 2020

The National Sailing Hall of Fame's volunteer Selection Committee will consider nominations received by midnight (Pacific Time) on March 31, 2020, for the Induction Class of 2020.

For Sale: 1930 John Alden Schooner Dauntless

Located in San Diego, Dauntless has been featured on covers and issues of Sailing Magazine, Wooden Boat and Nautical Quarterly.

Feast on the Herring for a Good Cause

January 22, 2020

Richardson Bay is a particularly popular destination for spawning herring, so it's fitting that Sausalito would be home to a herring festival. Herring is quite healthy and delicious smoked or fresh.

An Old Latitude War Story

January 8, 2020

Back in the '80s or '90s, I went out on .38 Special, Latitude 38's first Bertram 25 photo boat, to shoot a race that used the Yellow Bluff buoy as a mark. As I knew the fleet would be pounding up there soon, I headed there directly from our Sausalito berth.

Tuning into the Rolex Sydney Hobart

December 23, 2019

When we say "armchair racing," you might picture scooting armchairs around the living room in an attempt to be the first to the holiday gifts. Although that's an amusing visual, this is something to divert your attention when you've had a bit of holiday overload and are ready for a yachty distraction.

Legendary Race Boat Imp Heads to Ireland

December 11, 2019

In the mid-'70s legendary yacht designer Ron Holland drew up a 40-footer for Belvedere sailor Dave Allen. Holland's then-brother-in-law Gary Carlin built her in 1976 in Florida.

Did You Ever Sail on the Marin-Based Ship ‘Active’?

November 15, 2019

Tucked into the bitter end of the San Rafael Canal is what we can only call an unexpected vessel — a pirate-y looking tall ship that’s  a tad out of place against the back alley of the busy Montecito Plaza.  More »

Nautical Trivia Quiz Answers

November 1, 2019

Wait! Stop! Spoiler Alert! Before you read more of this post, did you have the chance to take Richmond Yacht Club's Great Pumpkin Regatta Nautical Trivia Quiz we posted on Wednesday?

Test Your Savvy with the Great Pumpkin Quiz

October 30, 2019

Fortunately, the power stayed on at Richmond Yacht Club, and scores of sailors there for the weekend gathered there Sunday morning to enjoy breakfast and a Nautical Trivia Quiz.

Eight Bells: Olaf Harken

October 23, 2019

Olaf Theodore Harken passed away on Monday, October 21, at the age of 80. Olaf and his older brother, Peter, created the hugely successful rope-handling business that bears their name.