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Update from the Richmond Riviera
Chris Sullivan is an avid RC sailboat racer, especially in the One Metre Class. Last week, Chris organized a bit of informal COVID-19 RC sailboat scrimmaging at the Richmond Yacht Club.
The Pandemic’s Silver Lining for Sailing
An interesting aspect of the unfolding pandemic is the increase in boat sales. Yes, you heard that right. Actually, like the pandemic, the data’s evolving, but our calls to brokers and dealers indicate that there is some surprisingly good activity on the waterfront. More »
South Beach RIB Stolen and Recovered
"It is with amazement and disbelief that I inform you that on Sunday, May 24, at about 6:15 a.m., our beloved RIB Mackin was stolen from the dinghy dock."
Cyclone Harold Relief Efforts in Fiji
In the aftermath of April’s Cyclone Harold, many South Pacific sailors have banded together to help those who were most impacted by the storm.
Outlook for the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially begins in the Atlantic Basin on June 1, peaking around September 10, before ending on November 30. On average, the Atlantic experiences 11 named tropical systems.
Fire at Pier 45 Devastates San Francisco’s Working Waterfront
Early Saturday morning, a four-alarm fire broke out on Pier 45 on San Francisco’s Embarcadero. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but the devastation wrought on the fishing and crabbing industry, which was already suffering from the pandemic, cannot be overstated. More »
How to Get Your Boat Home from Mexico
With seaports around the world closed to unfamiliar vessels, it’s not surprising that sailors are left wondering what to do when they and their beloved sailboat are sheltering in different countries.
Some Launch Ramps Have Reopened
"We are among the first of the sailboats back on Folsom Lake, finally," wrote Pat McIntosh. Pat and his family had a short sail on Saturday afternoon.
Ch-ch-changes
"The MMBA Board has made the decision to cancel the Wooden Boat Show in 2020. The show will return in 2021. "
YRA Takes First Steps to Resume Racing on the Bay
Racing on San Francisco Bay could resume in the next few weeks.
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