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COVID-19 Event Adjustments

March 18, 2020
The new 'shelter in place' order affecting much of the Bay Area has prompted the Bay Area Multihull Association to cancel or postpone the Doublehanded Farallones Race.
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The New Normal in Paradise

Island cruising destinations around the world are rapidly updating their customs and immigration procedures as the global pandemic unfolds.
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More Events Big and Small Canceled

March 16, 2020
News Flash: While we were preparing this update on Monday morning, we learned that the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show, scheduled for April 16-19 in Richmond, has been canceled.
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Save Historic Travis Marina This Sunday

March 13, 2020
"Come one, come all, to enjoy an afternoon at Travis Marina Bar (Presidio Yacht Club) Sunday, March 15, 2-5 p.m. Come share why you love Travis Marina."

The Ocean Race Announces Route

The next edition of The Ocean Race will depart Alicante, Spain, in October 2021. The around-the-world race with eight stops will finish in Genoa, Italy, in the summer of 2022. Newport, RI, will again be included in the stopovers.
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Racing in the Times of Pandemic

"Due to the coronavirus, we are postponing the Great Vallejo Race to October. The safety of our sailors and guests is our first concern."
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DBW Offers $3.75 Million in Grants

March 9, 2020
The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) offers grants to help local public entities enhance safety on California’s waterways, and clear them of abandoned vessels.

California’s Super-Dry February Is Causing Anxiety

February 21, 2020
Sorry to be dramatic, but we are spoiled here in California, where we demand that the weather be perfect. The weather this February has, in fact, been objectively perfect. Spring feels like it’s already sprung, and summer itself feels as if it’s ready to start. More »