Current News
Breaching Humpback Whale Lands on Boat
Four whale watchers got the shock of their lives on Saturday in Sinaloa, Mexico, when a breaching humpback whale landed on their boat.
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Coming to San Francisco Bay With Hornblower
Clean energy development continues its leaps forward with San Francisco Bay-based Hornblower Cruises landing a grant to develop the technology on the Bay.
The Loss of the Pearson Vanguard ‘Volunteer’ in American Samoa
Misfortune strikes the Pearson Vanguard 'Volunteer' when she approaches Pago Pago in American Samoa and is turned away by authorities.
New Zealand To Reopen Maritime Borders Ahead of Schedule
New Zealand's borders will open on July 31, two months ahead of schedule.
Kenichi Horie Sails Closer to Japan
The 83-year-old solo sailor is 80% of the way across the Pacific and nearing his destination, Nishinomiya City, Japan.
Clipper Race Crew Divert Into Sausalito Ahead of Panama Leg
As 10 out of the 11 Clipper Round the World Race boats sailed past San Francisco last week, the remaining boat, 'Qingdao', spent the weekend in Sausalito.
Man and Dog Escape Injury in Sailboat Explosion
The explosion may have been the result of a propane buildup in the cabin.
Meet California’s 2022 Summer Sailstice Ambassadors
All Sailstice ambassadors have the simple goal of getting more people out sailing on the solstice weekend.
Going for It in the Bluewater Bash
Although the forecast for the Bluewater Bash to longitude 124 on Friday-Saturday called for near-gale force conditions, ironically several entries dropped out in the very light conditions 'bashing' out the Gate on Friday.
Vote for Paralympians Nick Scandone and Maureen McKinnon
The gold medal-winning 2008 Paralympic sailing team of Nick Scandone and Maureen McKinnon has been named as 2022 finalist inductees to the Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame.
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