Maritime History
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Good Jibes #59: Randall Reeves Shares His Figure 8 Voyage
Randall Reeeves is the first person to complete the 40,000-nautical-mile Figure 8 Voyage singlehanded. Hear the story of how he managed such a voyage, and more.
Dorade’s New England Summer of Racing and Cruising
Pam Rorke Levy and Matt Brooks looked forward to ending the summer season at IYRS's Newport Classic Yacht Regatta.
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