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Rent Control Comes to Bay Area Floating-Home Marinas. Are Liveaboards Next?
After an Alameda houseboat marina proposed raising berth rates fees this summer, a series of events at both the city and state level have led to rent control for the majority of floating-homes — about 500 — in the Bay Area.
Hands Up for the Baja Ha-Ha USCG Presentation in San Diego — Everyone’s Invited
While this is a Ha-Ha event, it's so important that the Poobah is extending an invitation to members of the CUBAR, as well as the general public.
Yucca, Not Mayan, Wins Classics at Rolex Big Boat Series
The OA received a scoring inquiry from Beau Vrolyk, skipper of Mayan, on the Monday after the regatta concluded.
A Super-Quick Survey on Sewage Pumpout for Boaters
If you're a boater, this is relevant to you. It takes less than two minutes to add your voice.
Bay Area Boat Dealer Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
On Thursday, October 6, the California attorney general announced a guilty plea by Debbie Reynolds of Passage Nautical for tax evasion.
Want To Learn To Splice Rope? Join Jeff Zarwell for His Upcoming Class
Join Jeff Zarwell for a two-hour rope splicing class, next Wednesday, at Spaulding Marine Center in Sausalito.
The Latest News for Yacht Racers From the YRA
The YRA has scheduled their Year-End Trophy Party for Saturday, November 19.
Only Three Weeks to Baja Ha-Ha XXVIII — Are You Ready?
Are you ready for the 28th Baja Ha-Ha? With only three weeks left before the kickoff, the Poobah has put together some helpful tips.
Turn In Your Old Marine Flares for Safe Disposal
Boaters can easily amass an arsenal of expired flares. It's better to take advantage of a free disposal opportunity.
A Lot of Fleet Week Fog and Only a Little of the Blue Angels Air Show
Latitude 38's Nicki Bennett, managed to sneak out of work on Friday to watch the Blue Angels air show from on the water.
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