Current News
Yachtspeople of the Year and Sailors of the Year
Sailing ans can nominate male and female sailors whom they believe turned in the most outstanding on-the-water performances during the 2021 calendar year.
USA a Tiebreaker Away from the Podium in Oman
Oman played host to the 2021 49er and Nacra 17 Worlds on November 16-21.
Sail a Small Boat at Richmond Yacht Club
Richmond Yacht Club (RYC) is pleased to announce the 29th Sail a Small Boat Day to be held on December 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Transat Jacques Vabre and Mini Transat Update
After more than 12 days of racing in the 15th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre from France to the Caribbean, the top boats in each division are now entering the home stretch.
Fire Aboard Powerboat Threatens Petaluma Docks
Boaters tied alongside the docks on the Petaluma River were woken by a fire aboard a neighboring boat early on Saturday morning.
America’s Cup 37 Protocol Announced
With the release of the Protocol for the 37th America’s Cup by Emirates Team New Zealand and INEOS Britannia we have learned a lot and really very little at the same time.
Bay Area Sailor Rich Jepsen Takes the Helm at US Sailing
Rich Jepsen taught thousands of people to sail while leading OCSC Sailing in Berkeley. Now, as president of US Sailing, he's looking to introduce thousands more people to life under sail.
Proposed Access Tolls for Treasure Island
Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency is holding a Virtual Open House on November 17, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss proposed rates, discounts, and hours for the Treasure Island toll.
Remembering Frank Butler
Today, November 15, is the first anniversary of Catalina Yachts founder Frank Butler's passing. Frank's son Dave wrote to us to share some memories of his dad.
From Here to Mexico: The Famous Ha-Ha Kissing Contest
Channeling Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr from the 1950s movie 'From Here to Eternity', the Poobah gently threw his future wife down on the sand, embraced her, and passionately kissed her as he rolled her into the breaking surf.
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