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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.
Keeping Up with the Baja Ha-Ha Happenings
The Mexico navy made their presence known and boarded a few boats. They are always a little intimidating with their automatic weapons, but also always polite.
Webb Chiles Reflects on His 80th Birthday
Happy Birthday to Webb Chiles, a remarkable sailor, a singlehanding legend, and a gentleman.
The Baja Ha-Ha Tracks Its Way to Turtle Bay
There were a few dropouts and a few incidents reported, but the fleet is now safely anchored in Turtle Bay.
Expired Marine Flare Collection for East Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
Boat owners in East Contra Costa County and Alameda County will have an opportunity to dispose of expired marine flares on Sunday November 14.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Owl Harbor’s Halloween
The Owl Harbor crew typically dress in theme, and this year it was down the yellow brick road with the Wizard of Oz
Potter Yachters Ghost the Delta on Halloween
We had absolutely stellar sailing conditions on Saturday, which turned into the "Halloween Ghost Sail" on Sunday.
Who Has Authority Over Anchor-Outs?
Laws about anchoring out have long been on the books, but have gone unenforced, and the reality on the water and in shoreside communities has remained in a kind of stasis, some would say a quagmire.
Baja Ha-Ha 2021 Kicks Off on Land and Sea
The Baja Ha-Ha fleet was ready to rock as they gathered for the skippers' meeting and costume kick-off party prior to Monday's departure for Cabo.
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