Current News
The Prada Cup Kicks Off with an Upset
The Prada Cup kicked off today with a sudden reversal of fortunes after INEOS Team UK turned things around, beating both New York Yacht Club's American Magic and Luna Rossa.
Bay Area Boatbuilder Launches 72-ft Saildrone
Bay Area boatbuilder Saildrone has launched a new vessel, the Saildrone Surveyor — a 72-foot uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) equipped for high-resolution mapping of the ocean seafloor.
Three Bridge Fiasco and Corinthian Midwinters Adjust
The SSS board has decided to change the upcoming Three Bridge Fiasco race to Singlehanded only and will not have a Doublehanded division.
Junior Sailors Rescued After Being Capsized by Big Swell in Santa Cruz
Twelve junior were sailing in Santa Cruz river mouth when "a massive swell" knocked over the sailboats, at around 4:30 p.m.
Vendée Globe and Jules Verne Attempt Race Around the World
More than two months into the Vendée Globe, Yannick Bestaven continues to lead. On the long ascent of the Atlantic Ocean, Maître CoQ IV maintains the smallest of cushions as the leaders begin to slow down in light air.
Notice to Mariners Needing Fuel from Oakland Marinas
The fuel dock at Jack London Square is closing temporarily for upgrades.
Mark Reid Interviews American Magic’s Terry Hutchinson
Terry Hutchinson took a few moments to talk with us about the progress that American Magic has been making and to reflect on the challenges that got them to this point.
Organizers Scramble for This Weekend’s Races
As Bay Area (and beyond) stay-at-home orders continue (indefinitely for now), regatta organizers have scrambled to adjust.
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.
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