Sausalito City Council Opens Door for Housing in the Marinship

March 5, 2021

In mid-February, the Sausalito City Council unanimously passed its General Plan update, which will serve as the city's blueprint for growth for the next 20 years.

America’s Cup Delayed but Will Start on Tuesday

The highly anticipated Race 1 of the 36th America’s Cup Match between Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will begin at 7 p.m. PST on Tuesday, March 9.

Captain of Runaway Vessel ‘GO’ Explains the Crash

According to the a report in the island's local newspaper, The Daily 'Herald', the incident was caused by a computer malfunction that locked the vessel into gear.

California Proposes 250% Increase in Boat Registration Fees

March 3, 2021

The State of California has suggested a 250% increase in vessel registration fees in its 2021-22 budget. This would represent an increase in fees from $20 every other year to $70, and would take effect on July 1.

Boys’ Own ‘Adventure’ Lands a World Record

March 1, 2021

Ollie and Harry Ferguson sent their toy pirate ship across the oceans in search of adventure. The Playmobil ship 'Adventure' set a Guinness World Record for 'the most travelled toy ship'.

S/Y ‘Black Pearl’ and M/Y ‘Go’ Have Run-ins with Docks

February 26, 2021

The Black Pearl is a 350-ft three-masted sailing yacht. She has a 49-ft beam and a gross tonnage of around 2,864 tons. But none of this helped her when the vessel's crew recorded true wind speeds of over 63 knots at her dock in Porto Montenegro.

Talking about Sailing in Virtual Events

February 24, 2021

Bay Area sailors Liz Baylis and Nicole Breault will discuss getting involved in match racing. The Starboard Portal will present the event as part of their online series.

Bravo! Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Prevails

February 22, 2021

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli defeated INEOS Team UK 7-1 to advance to the 36th America's Cup Match against Emirates Team New Zealand beginning on March 6 in Auckland.

Racing Updates from the YRA and SSS

February 19, 2021

"If there is one thing this pandemic has taught us, it's got to be how to be nimble and adapt to the constant need to change the best laid plans," writes the YRA.

‘Suisun’ Sinking Revives Sailors’ Memories

'Suisun' was built in 1914 and came to a sad end when she sank during a windstorm last month. Her demise kindled many Bay Area sailors' memories.