Maritime History
A New Phase for ‘Queen of the Coast’
The 90-year-old 'Queen of the Coast' has entered a new phase as an educational and youth-training vessel, and iconic ambassador between the wooden boat, marine heritage and ocean conservation communities.
Fast and Alone — The Vendée Globe Starts on Sunday
The world's most intense and extreme yacht race starts on Sunday.
Cal Sailing Club Wins Appeal to Remain at J-Dock
Berkeley City Council has voted to protect Cal Sailing Club in its historic location on J-Dock at the Berkeley Marina.
Rolex Big Boat Series — Building Thrills
St. Francis Yacht Club hosted the 2024 Rolex Big Boat Series in September, celebrating this 60th edition with a turnout of 70 boats.
Navy Destroyer USS ‘Stewart’ Lies Below Your Keel off Point Reyes
An interesting sea story "resurfaced" recently after the discovery of the sunken Navy destroyer USS 'Stewart' off Point Reyes.
Cal Parks and Recreation Announces Open Grant Programs
California Parks and Recreation and California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways are each calling for applications for more than $1.5 million in grant funding.
Good Jibes #157: David Gendell on the Schooner ‘America’
David is a lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor, the co-founder of 'SpinSheet' Magazine, and author of multiple non-fiction books on Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay history.
Krista Swedberg’s Adventurous Sailing Career Aboard Tall Ships
Krista Swedberg's adventurous sailing life is a great example of sailing as a career. And no, she's not racing!
Overdue: Max Ebb and Lee Helm Visit a Yacht Club Library
"Everything about the room was optimized for reading old books: the comfy leather chairs, the good lighting, and even the "old yacht club" smell, although it had probably been decades since anyone was allowed to smoke a cigar in that space."
Classic Boats Roar Around the Bay in Belvedere Classic and Great S.F. Schooner Race
The Belvedere Classic Regatta and the Great San Francisco Schooner Race took place amidst perfect Bay Area sailing conditions.
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