Maritime History
America’s Schooner Cup to Grace the Waters of San Diego
On April 5, 2025, 12 schooners are expected to start the 37th running of the America’s Schooner Cup Charity Regatta on San Diego Bay.
Vince Casalaina Video of Beau Vrolyk and David Crosby’s Former Schooner ‘Mayan’
The Alden schooner 'Mayan' remains one of the West's best connections to the age of wooden ships.
Short Sightings — A Ditty Drawer Full of Sailing Tidbits
Possible bridge work for the Petaluma River, the International Ocean Film Festival in San Francisco, Chumash Heritage NMS Advisory Council seeks applications, and a U.K. initiative to "rewrite" women into maritime history.
‘Wander Bird’ (‘Elbe No. 5’) Relaunched in Germany
Tragedy to triumph as 'Wander Bird' returns to the water.
Crossing Tacks With SS ‘United States’, Soon To Become a Reef
Local sailor Bob Hanelt was on a training voyage from Vallejo to Rio de Janeiro aboard Cal Maritime's 'Golden Bear' when they crossed tracks with the SS 'United States,' currently en route to becoming an artificial reef.
Short Sightings: Wooden Wonders of the West and Blue Tech Talks
From restorations to circumnavigations, the world of wooden ships continues to flourish by those under the spell of the history and heritage of wood.
‘Ragtime’ — Looking Back to the Future
One of sailing's most iconic yachts, Ragtime, the 1965 Spencer-designed 62-ft sloop first made famous for winning her first two Transpacs in 1973 and 1975, has a storied history like few others.
Brigantine ‘Matthew Turner’ Is Looking Up: Tall Ship Spring Rituals
Do you think getting your boat ready for spring is hard work? How about bending on 7,200 sq ft of sail, 90 feet above deck?
Presidio Yacht Club Celebrates Change of Watch
Presidio Yacht Club members and guests weathered a rough Bay Area day to appoint their new officers last month.
A Tour of Sausalito’s Marinship — A Working Waterfront at Risk
'A Tour of Sausalito's Marinship — A Working Waterfront at Risk' is a behind-the-scenes look at the innovators and creators who make up Sausalito's working waterfront.
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