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Purple Tier a Green Light for Some (Adjusted) Regattas
With California's Regional Stay at Home orders lifted and helpful new guidelines from the Yacht Racing Association, regattas can resume. But race organizers are having to make some adjustments…
Monterey Sailboat Beached in Last Week’s Storms
A casualty of last Monday night's stormy conditions, the 44-ft Bobbie Ann tore loose from her mooring and was pushed across the bay to Del Monte Beach.
A Hero’s Welcome in the Vendée Globe
The frontrunners in the Vendée Globe have returned to a hero’s welcome in France. In an unprecedented series of events, the third boat to finish has been declared the winner.
Yacht Racing Association Issues New Guidelines for 2021
One of the big challenges for race committees has been understanding the ever-changing guidelines regarding what's allowed in the Bay Area. Thanks to the Yacht Racing Association, that's now become somewhat easier.
OCC’s 2020 Jester Award Goes to Jack van Ommen
Jack van Ommen has been awarded the Ocean Cruising Club's 2020 Jester Award in recognition of his years-long journey to circumnavigate the globe before his 80th birthday.
Randall Reeves Awarded CCA’s 2020 Blue Water Medal
Randall Reeves has been awarded the Cruising Club of America's (CCA) highest honor for his "first-of-its-kind circumnavigation."
Vendée Globe Leader Charlie Dalin Finishes Race
The top five boats are within 200 miles of the finish after over 24,000 miles of racing, and the leader, Charlie Dalin on Apivia, is within 40 miles and sailing at 18 knots.
Britannia Rules as Prada Cup Selection Series Ends
Here come the British! It was all on the line for at least one more time as they faced off against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli for a final weekend shootout.
Mexico’s Tehuantepec Isthmus Rail Corridor: A Chance to Ship Your Boat Across Mexico?
Could Mexico's proposed improvements to the Coatzacoalcos and Salina Cruz ports and their connecting routes create a viable alternative to transiting the Panama Canal?
USCG Breaks Ground for New Search and Rescue Facility in Vallejo
The 13,200-sq-ft facility will include a new boat bay for small-boat maintenance, berthing for 14 watchstanders, a galley, command center, training room and fitness room.
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