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Kenichi Horie Sets Sail Aboard ‘Suntory Mermaid III’
Kenichi Horie hoisted sails and settled in for a 6,000-mile, 70-plus-day transpacific crossing to Japan aboard his 19-ft 'Suntory Mermaid III.'
Kenichi Horie Will Depart Under the Golden Gate on Saturday
Kenichi Horie first sailed into San Francisco Bay in 1962 at age 23. Now he's getting ready to make the return trip.
US Sailing Announces 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
Harry Melges IV of Lake Geneva, WI, and Daniela Moroz of Lafayette, CA, have been announced as the 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.
Who Owns the Grounded Megayacht VIXIT?
Readers of our story on 'VIXIT' last week wanted to know who owns the megayacht, and if she's still grounded. We searched hard for answers.
On the Leading Edge with SailGP, San Francisco and Web3
SailGP used the tech hub of San Francisco to announce a groundbreaking sports technology partnership that includes DAOs…
Clipper Race Restarts in Philippines
It's been two years, but the Clipper Race is now continuing a race around the world.
Foils Are Out as SailGP Arrives in Force
The world of high-speed foiling returns to San Francisco Bay this weekend with the SailGP — Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix San Francisco.
Inaugural Waszp Americas Championship
Richmond Yacht Club hosted the first-ever Waszp Americas Championships on March 17-20.
Missing California Sailor Found Dead in Sea of Cortez
Sources have confirmed that the body located in the Sea of Cortez corresponds to missing California sailor William 'Bill' Walter Austin III.
Epic Rampage for the Ages in Lahaina, Hawaii
Last week's powerboater rampage in Newport Beach left a path of destruction, but it still pales in comparison to one we wrote about back in 1984.
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