Current News
Little Boat Floats in from Hawaii — Maybe
Well, readers, it's over to you again. Could a little homemade sailboat find its way to Emery Cove, all the way from Hawaii?
The Yacht Racing Association’s Latest News Roundup
YRA Summer Series, BYC Wheeler Regatta, Racing Rules Webinar, Point Bonita Buoy Off Station, Ocean Racing Opens Up
The Unclogging of ‘Ever Given,’ and a Flood of Memes
Did the unexpected canal-blocking by the Ever Given cause a worldwide mini-discussion, moment of pause, or collective shoulder-shrugging over globalism?
Warning: Do Not Open Before Tomorrow
Warning: "Do not read this post before tomorrow."
Former Stanford Sailing Coach Vandemoer Tells His Story
Former Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer is writing a book in which he describes the "web of deceit" that led to his conviction in the Varsity Blues scandal.
Seeing Sailboats in ‘Down Under’ Tasmania
Our 'Lectronic editor is spending a little time in Tasmania, Australia, and snapped a few pics from various locations in the island-state's northwest.
The Mysterious Dismasting of Wingman
"I saw the headstay fall off to leeward and then saw the top third of the mast collapse."
Volvo 70 Pyewacket Smashes Newport to Cabo Record
Romping down the course from Newport Beach to Cabo San Lucas in less than two days, Roy P. Disney and his world-class crew on Pyewacket 70 have established a new monohull course record.
Paul Cayard to Lead US Olympic Sailing Program
US Sailing has announced Bay Area sailor Paul Cayard as the new Executive Director of the US Olympic Sailing program.
Chris Welsh — An Adventurer’s Adventurer Passes
Point Richmond resident and adventurer Chris Welsh passed away suddenly on March 15 at age 58. Rarely if ever does one cross paths with an individual as interesting or as accomplished as Chris.
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