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R2AK 2021 Morphs into WA360
We’re running a race in 2021, and it’s called WA360.
Chile Welcomes California Sailor Whitall Stokes
Although stopped and resting, Sparrow's and Whitall Stokes' adventure continues from shore rather than at sea.
Sailing into the New Year ‘Round the Island
Every year on New Year’s Day, San Francisco’s boating community converges on the Alameda Estuary for ‘Round the Island — a semi-organized parade of watercraft that includes sailboats and powerboats and rowboats.
Vendée Globe Leaders Round Cape Horn
More than 57 days into this edition of the Vendée Globe, the leaders have now rounded Cape Horn and pointed their bows toward Europe.
Delivery Day for the Port of Oakland Terminal Cranes
Three of the largest cranes in the U.S. have a new home in the Port of Oakland. When the cranes are finally installed at the Port, they will soar more than 400-feet above the wharf.
Solo Circumnavigator Whitall Stokes Rounds Cape Horn
Whitall Stokes and his Open 50 Sparrow made it around Cape Horn on December 26 in an attempt to sail a singlehanded and nonstop eastabout circumnavigation starting from and returning to San Francisco.
The New Ferry-Line Proposal for Berkeley Marina, Part 2
In 2009, a new ferry in Berkeley seemed all but inevitable. One of the concerns with the 2009 proposal was additional dredging of a second channel angling from the main marina thoroughfare.
Strangely Tight Vendée Globe Races through the Southern Ocean
More than 45 days into the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe, Yannick Bestaven on Maître CoQ IV continues to lead the race and now threatens to break away.
The Pros and Cons of a New Ferry Line at Berkeley Marina, Part 1
As ferry service in the Bay Area continues to expand, Berkeley Marina is considering a new ferry terminal located on the now-shuttered University Avenue Pier to service a route to San Francisco.
Yacht Race Cancellations Amid Pandemic Surge
"There appears to be little chance that the regulations will ease before the regatta date. Regrettably, we are canceling the January 1 regatta."
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