Current News
NOAA Launches Pacific Basin Gridded Forecasts
NOAA advised that its offshore and high seas gridded forecasts for the Pacific Basin transitioned from experimental to operational on October 28, 2021.
Pegasus Voyages Are Back on the Bay
The good ship 'Pegasus' is back in action with brand-new masts and shakedown sails under her belt.
A Relaunched Annapolis Sailboat Show and Sailboat Market
We spent four days walking the docks, tents and booths confirming the accuracy of the headline news — sailing is very popular
Oil Spill, Lost Containers and a Burning Ship
As investigations continue regarding the recent oil spill in Southern California, a container ship in the Pacific Northwest has been battling a fire.
Sailing Citizen Scientists Support Manta Ray Research
Alene Rice and Bruce Balan are supporting manta ray research by getting involved with the Pacific Manta Research Group and reporting their observations.
The Ocean Cleanup Project Takes a Bite
The Ocean Cleanup Project has continued to develop and improve its systems for cleaning up the Pacific Garbage Patch.
Finally, the Rain We’ve Been Praying For
Wet weekends dampen sailing, but relieve everyone living on land.
Sailor Performs Ocean Rescue off California Coast
"I am still shaking about the horror she faced for 12 hours in darkness in the ocean with no life jacket or anything whatsoever," Khosrow wrote.
One and Done? New York Yacht Club Drops from America’s Cup
There will be a lot of time, energy and money invested before the next 30-minute races between America's Cup boats.
Brazilian Navy Tall Ship Tangos with Drawbridge
The Brazilian navy's tall ship 'Cisne Branco' collided with a drawbridge over the Guayas River in Ecuador on Monday.
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