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Benicia Yacht Club Launches Community Outreach Group
Together with the Benicia Yacht Club, the Nautica Group aims to expand its sailing outreach to the community, with a special focus on families and children.
Big Motor Yacht Runs Aground at Famed Surf Spot on Maui
On Monday, a 94-ft motor yacht, identified as the 'Nakoa', reportedly broke free of its mooring, drifted onto the reef at Honolua Bay, Maui, Hawaii, and subsequently began to leak diesel.
11th Hour Racing at The Ocean Race Starting Line on Sunday
11th Hour Racing is set to take off on the third leg of The Ocean Race on Sunday.
St. Francis Yacht Club Hosts 2023 Spring Wingding and Pacific Coast Wingfoil Championships
St Francis Yacht Club has announced the 2023 Spring Wingding Regatta, open to all wingfoil competitors, to be held April 14-16, 2023.
SailGP Sydney Day Two Canceled After Major Storm Damages Boats and Infrastructure
In a season fraught with damage and incidents, the KPMG Australia SailGP Sydney has topped the list with a man overboard and a destructive weather event.
Critical Oakland Estuary BCDC Hearing on Wednesday
Oakland Estuary advocate Brock de Lappe is reaching out for support this week from sailors willing to speak out for a cleanup of boats along the Oakland shoreline.
Angel Island Ferry To Go Electric in 2024
Angel Island Ferry has announced a partnership with PG&E to develop California's first zero-emission, electric propulsion short-route ferry beginning in 2024.
St. Francis Yacht Club Offers Spring Sailing Education Opportunities
St.FYC has announced four 2023 spring sailing education courses including Women's J/22 Spring Race Instruction Team, Match Racing Clinic Series, Get Your Feet Wet, and J/80 Ladies.
New Hank Easom Buoy Launched at Yellow Bluff — Now a Final Farewell
Not long after we published this story on the new Hank Easom buoy at Yellow Bluff, we received the following email from Ron Young. “It is with great sadness that we write with the news that Hank Easom passed away around 9:15 pm, Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Can Your Boat’s Name Also Predict Its Future?
We all search for the optimum name for our boat. But can the name we choose also determine its future?
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