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‘Wildcard’ and ‘Nuckelavee’ Duke It Out at the Encinal Regatta
Encinal Yacht Club and the S.F. YRA hosted the 2026 Encinal Regatta. One of the many storylines was a tight battle between 'Wildcard' and 'Nuckelavee.'
The Real-Life Ships of ‘The Odyssey’
'The Odyssey' has made over a half-billion dollars, perhaps reviving contemporary culture and featuring real-life replicas of ancient ships.
A Racing Extravaganza on the Estuary
The day after the Encinal Regatta, EYC, OYC and IYC hosted the 2026 Estuary Extravaganza.
Finally, Progress on Cleaning Up the Oakland Estuary
The painfully troubled Oakland Estuary is showing some signs of long-overdue progress.
Pacific Cup Finishers Roaring Into Hawaii
Most boats are in and winners are on the leaderboard with the rest of the fleet closing in.
Sausalito City Manager Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary at Sausalito Yacht Harbor
The recently hired Sausalito city manager was arrested over the weekend for attempted burglary in Sausalito Yacht Harbor.
Second Victim Found in Wake of Boating Tragedy on S.F. Bay
The body of 58-year-old Tondra Madruga has been recovered from S.F. Bay, almost 48 hours after the tragic sinking of 'Volare' on Tuesday.
The Sinking of ‘Volare’ — A Perfect Storm?
It was not a stormy day on San Francisco Bay, though it may have been a "perfect storm" that caused the truly horrific tragedy of the 1981 50-ft Marine Trader 'Volare's sinking on Tuesday.
Tragedy Strikes Memorial Gathering With One Dead and Three Missing After Boat Sinks on San Francisco Bay
One person has died and three are missing after a boat sank during a memorial gathering on San Francisco Bay on Tuesday.
Doublehanders Frank and Sergei Race Their First Pacific Cup
Three first-timers are racing to Hawaii in the 2026 Pacific Cup.
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