Maritime History
Hank Easom Scholarship Fund Announced at Spaulding Marine Center
Jan Easom Kneib has announced the Hank Easom Scholarship Fund to support the Boatworks 101 Apprenticeship Program at Spaulding Marine Center.
Short Sightings — A Gust of Sailing News
It looks like a beautiful weekend of sailing ahead with a gust of sailing news flying by our desk. Here are a few things happening now.
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.
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