Maritime History
Two Weeks of the ‘Matthew Turner’ in Seven Minutes
Tamalpais High School student Omar Alami spent two weeks sailing aboard and following the 'Matthew Turner' to produce a short film as part of his media studies.
Classic Yacht ‘Dorade’ Wins Second Annual Rhody Regatta
Bay Area sailor Matt Brooks sailed his 1929 yacht 'Dorade' to victory in the second annual Rhody Regatta.
Fabulous Scenes From the Magnificent Master Mariners Regatta
A masterful Master Mariners Regatta on a dream day in May on the Bay.
‘Briar Rose’ and the Brown Pelican — A True Story
A large brown pelican dropped in on Jack Sloane's Tahiti Ketch 'Briar Rose' as he and crew Richard vonEhrenkrook were sailing from Bodega Bay to San Francisco Bay for the Master Mariners Regatta.
Alameda’s ‘Svendsen Maritime Park’ Officially Named
The Alameda City Council has voted to name the marina's new park "Svendsen Maritime Park."
Freya Owner Jim Hancock Asks, “What’s In a Name?”
Jim Hancock, founder of the Sailing Science Center, gave us some history of the Freya 39, how the boat got its name, and why he named his boat 'Solstice'.
Alameda Marina’s “Svendsen Maritime Park” Is One Step Closer
The proposal to name the new park at Alameda Marina 'Svendsen Maritime Park' is coming before council at next Tuesday's meeting. Your support can help!
Japan Ahead! Pat Broderick and ‘Stad Amsterdam’ Approach Their Destination
Pat Broderick left San Francisco a month ago to join the 'Stad Amsterdam' in Hawaii for her voyage to Japan. Now, he's about to anchor off Yokohama.
Boats and Crews Dress Up for Opening Day on the Bay
Sunday was the 106th annual Opening Day on the Bay, and from Raccoon Strait to the San Francisco Cityfront, boats of all types and sizes took to the water to join the festivities.
Celebrate the Coming Summer With ‘Opening Day on the Bay’ Sunday, April 28
Opening Day on the Bay is this coming Sunday, April 28. Join the Blessing of the Fleet and the Boat Parade to the theme "Rockin' on the Bay."
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