Maritime History
Jack London’s ‘Tales of the Fish Patrol’ and Saving Salmon Today
Jack London sailed the Bay in the late 1800s as part of the local Fish Patrol with a mission of preventing overfishing. Despite these early, failed attempts to save the vibrant ecosystem, the tide appears to be slowly turning as some species return.
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These Legends Have Been Inducted Into National Sailing Hall of Fame
The National Sailing Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2022 on November 5.
Good Jibes: Jeanne Socrates on Circumnavigating at Any Age
Jeanne is the oldest person to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world via the Southern Ocean’s Five Great Capes, and is also the first woman to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world from North America.
A Sailor’s Memories of the 109-ft Herreshoff Schooner ‘Ramona’
'Ramona' was a 109-ft Herreshoff schooner with a steel hull, two diesel engines, a 108-ft mainmast made of Douglas fir, a 92-ft foremast, and 16,000 square feet of sail area.
Dawn Riley, Larry Ellison Inducted Into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame
The America's Cup Hall of Fame ceremony is back in New York City, as the Herreshoff Museum inducted Dawn Riley, Dirk Kramers and Larry Ellison.
‘Eleonora E’ Salvaged Three Months After Sinking at Dock
We're happy to report that a few weeks ago, 'Eleonora E' was successfully re-floated and hauled out.
Good Jibes With Record-Holding Solo Sailor Linda Newland
She holds the record as the fastest female to singlehand from San Francisco to Japan, and has cruised and raced across the Pacific Ocean several times.
San Rafael Dredging Could Be Completed by End of November
When fully complete, the San Rafael Channel will reach its authorized depths of six to eight feet.
Pat Broderick Presents “Ghost Ships of San Francisco Bay” Tonight
Pat Broderick is presenting his talk “Ghost Ships of San Francisco Bay” on Zoom, tonight, at the Mill Valley Historical Society, as part of Mill Valley Library's Virtual Events.
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