Maritime History
Catching Up with Dawn Riley, Part 2
We turned the clock back a bit, and Dawn Riley recounted a few memories from Maiden, Mighty Mary and America True.
East Brother Light Station Back on the Grid
East Brother Light Station is back on the power grid with a temporary repair and is preparing to open for business on September 2nd.
Lasers Battle for North American Titles
Last week, in what turned out to be a fitting tribute to designer Bruce Kirby, 124 Lasers gathered at the St. Francis Yacht Club.
Is 46 Seconds the Magic Number in the Transpac?
The 2021 Transpac is off! The first seven boats started yesterday.
Wooden Boats for Veterans Celebrates ‘Clover’ and Welcomes ‘Sunda’
WBFV is making progress with 'Clover's restoration, and has taken possession of the 1941 sloop, 'Sunda'.
More Eye Candy from the 2021 Master Mariners Regatta
We've already shared a story about the Master Mariners Regatta. But there are so many great photos that it would be a crime to keep them to ourselves.
Lola, a 55-Year-Old Kiwi Sloop, Finds a Home in San Diego
Lola, a New Zealand 37 is a classic wooden sloop designed as a racer/cruiser in 1966 by Jim Young of Birkenhead, New Zealand.
Did You Meet Merv, Donald and the Crew of ‘Qui Vive’ in Tiburon?
In the midst of a two-week tour of Tasmania, we found a sailor with fond memories of his two-week stay at the Tiburon docks in 1972.
Nelly Belle Tastes Saltwater in Time to Race to Fresh Water
Alan Wirtanen relaunched his 24-ft boat, Nelly Belle, in Santa Cruz on May 29 almost 50 years since he built her.
What Is ‘Rapture of the Deep,’ and Do We Have It?
In June's 'Latitude 38' Max Ebb explores our obsessive desire to be surrounded by possessions of a nautical nature.
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