Maritime History
Help Name Alameda Marina’s New Park ‘Svendsen Maritime Park’
If you have stories or memories of how Svend Svendsen or his Boat Works made a difference in the community, innovation, or in your life, share them now to support naming the new park at Alameda Marina 'Svendsen Maritime Park' in his honor.
Three-Masted Clipper ‘Stad Amsterdam’ Sails Under Golden Gate Bridge
Though the weather for stunning morning photos was uncooperative, today's 7:30 a.m. arrival of the 'Stad Amsterdam' was nonetheless impressive after its 25+ day voyage north from the Panama Canal.
Following the Trail of San Francisco’s Buried Ships
Historian and author Ron S. Filion has published 'Buried Ships of San Francisco,' which includes a map of around 70 ships believed to lie beneath the city.
USS ‘Potomac’ Heads to Dry Dock at Bay Ship, Alameda
The 165-ft historic FDR presidential yacht USS 'Potomac' will be dry-docked at Bay Ship, Alameda, on March 11.
‘Stad Amsterdam’ Coming to a Bridge Near You on March 6
Bay Area sailors are invited to greet 'Stad Amsterdam' as she sails in under the Golden Gate Bridge on March 6 after a 3400-mile sail from Panama.
‘Random’ — The Boat Sailed by the Godfather of Richmond Yacht Club
Known as Richmond Yacht Club's flagship vessel 'Random's keel was laid at the Nunes Brothers yard in Sausalito, in 1949.
Join PICYA’s Fourth Annual Treasure Island 360 Cruise
PICYA is inviting skippers of the 105-member yacht club association to enjoy the Fourth Annual Treasure Island 360 Cruise on Sunday, February 18.
Getting in the Swing of Celestial Navigation
On Super Sail Sunday a group of students polished up their celestial navigation skills at the Cal Sailing Club in Berkeley.
Richardson Bay’s Iconic Wooden Yacht ‘Vadura’ Demolished
Richardson Bay's iconic wooden yacht 'Vadura' has met her end at Svendsen’s Bay Marine in Richmond.
Oakland’s Famous Sailing Watering Hole Quinn’s Lighthouse Closes
Famed East Bay watering hole for sailors Quinn's Lighthouse Restaurant & Pub closes down, leaving many memories.
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