Maritime History
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.
The Master Mariners Return to the Bay for a Magnificent Regatta
After the Master Mariners Regatta joined the long list of canceled events last year, hopes were high for this year's comeback. It turned out as bright as the varnish on the many gleaming toerails.
Knud Wibroe — Passing Along a Classic
"Classic things like castles, you don't really own them, you are a custodian."
A Beautiful Day to Get Ready for the Master Mariners Regatta
Everyone who has ever participated in the Master Mariners has enjoyed the friendly rivalry and the abundance of beautiful sailboats.
Views of Yesteryear (the Regatta, That Is)
The San Diego-based Ancient Mariners Sailing Society put on the 47th Yesteryear Regatta on May 8.
Ron Holland Speaks on Boat Design at Sausalito Yacht Club
Ron Holland, internationally-celebrated boat designer, began his sailing life aboard a 'P' class dinghy that he received for his 7th birthday.
The Rediscovery Redux of a Bay Area Waterfront Gem
Discarded riprap lines the low-tide shores, and there are gated-off junkyards at the end of abandoned railroad tracks. There's a bit of a Mad Max, post-apocalyptic feel.
Welcome the Pioneering ‘Energy Observer’ Project Under the Golden Gate
'Energy Observer's team is bringing their innovative developments to the doorstep of San Francisco's high-tech hub.
Kayaker Prepares for Solo and Unsupported Pacific Crossing
Cyril expects his first 15 days at sea to be the hardest. He will face "seasickness, sleep deprivation, new food, new pace of paddling, etc."
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