Maritime History
Bluewater Bash Bashes Out the Gate Today
The Bluewater Bash started this morning from the San Francisco Cityfront. "This race looks almost like 'No winners: only losers and survivors.'"
Brooklyn Basin Rises on the Oakland Waterfront
Condos and towers are rising everywhere to relieve California's housing shortage. Will this eliminate the marine industry? Not in the case of Brooklyn Basin.
Kenichi Horie Passes Hawaii in Good Spirits
As Kenichi Horie approaches the halfway mark to Japan he appears to be in good spirits and in good physical condition.
Ryan Finn Expected to Reach San Francisco Tomorrow
Singlehander Ryan Finn and his 36-ft proa Jzerro are getting closer to San Francisco.
Trader Joe’s and Two Years Before the Mast
Many years after Richard Henry Dana Jr. traded along the California coast, Trader Joe's connects to the clean, green imagery of sailing while stumbling forward on how to eliminate plastic packaging.
Survivor of Ship Sinking Sends Letter to Family
You will be pleased to know that I am safe on the Carpathia, after a ‘’thrilling yet safe experience.’’
A Beer Can Series Origin Story
Richmond Yacht Club's Beer Can Races started back in 1990.
The Great Vallejo Race Turns 122 This Year
This year's Great Vallejo Race promises to be bigger than in years past due to going back to its pre-pandemic normal dates of April 30-May 1 …
Kenichi Horie Will Depart Under the Golden Gate on Saturday
Kenichi Horie first sailed into San Francisco Bay in 1962 at age 23. Now he's getting ready to make the return trip.
Kenichi Horie Arrives in San Francisco to Prepare for Departure
Kenichi Horie is getting ready to sail again.
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