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The Highs and Lows of Philippe Jamotte
For Philippe Jamotte the initial high was setting off on October 1, on the adventure of a lifetime — to sail singlehanded around the world as the clouds, fog and smoke of San Francisco Bay gave way for an ideal departure.
‘Chubby Girl’ Back on the Mainland
Wil departed the Bay on September 27 and had made it about 200 miles out (due in part to no wind the first two days) before the damage occurred.
Orca Attacks Could Be Retaliation – or Stress
Around 33 vessels have reported being 'attacked' by orcas since late July. Is it revenge, hunger, stress, or are they just reacting to 2020?
Tall Ships Throwdown on Now
Join the week of virtual experiences surrounding several of the country's historic vessels, culminating in Saturday's 'Tall Ship Throwdown Competition.'
‘Chubby Girl’ Returns for Repairs
Wil Spaul is headed back to the Bay. The intrepid 70-year-old sailor who is attempting to sail the smallest boat ever to Hawaii — Chubby Girl is only 9 feet long — knew it was going to be a long, rough ride when he left a week ago.
Philippe Jamotte off for a Sail — Back in 200 Days
In his quest to sail around the world, Philippe Jamotte planned to leave San Francisco Bay in early October. He left on October 1, right on schedule.
Sailing Science Center Volunteers Clean up on Treasure Island
In two hours the crew amassed a truck-load of plastic wrappers, water bottles, Styrofoam containers, discarded metal pieces, fishing line and cigarette butts.
The 2020 Great Vallejo Race Is Canceled
The chairman of Vallejo Yacht Club's board of directors, called us last week. "The city has us closed down. We can't welcome people right now."
Wil Spaul and ‘Chubby Girl’ Head Out the Gate
Mitch and Quncy Andrus were out enjoying the Bay this past weekend aboard their Kelly Peterson 46 Esprit when they happened across Wil Spaul leaving for Hawaii aboard his 9-ft sailboat, Chubby Girl.
Australia and New Zealand Say No to Cruisers
Since the early days of global COVID restrictions, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has been appealing to Australian (AUS) and New Zealand (NZ) authorities to secure safe harbors for cruisers during the South Pacific's 2020/21 cyclone season.
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