Current News
Virtual Education and Enrichment
As we shelter in place and catch up on our reading, studying, streaming and viewing, it occurs to us that it is like we are having a second winter season.
News of California Offshore Race Week and More
News of Opening Day on the Bay, California Offshore Race Week, Transpac Tahiti and the Atlantic Cup.
Tall Ship ‘Pilgrim’ Sinks at Dock in Dana Point
The Dana Point-based tall ship Pilgrim, an iconic replica that has served as an education platform for hundreds of thousands of students, sank at her dock on Sunday. The cause is unknown. More »
The Case of the Wayward Whaler
Richmond Yacht Club reports that a Boston Whaler and its trailer were taken by vehicle from the dry boat storage yard over the weekend, sometime between Friday evening and Sunday evening.
April Racing Preview — or Not!
Normally in this slot we would post a look ahead to next month's racing calendar highlights. Instead, we'll continue with the updates we've been filing since that fateful Friday the 13th.
The Latest from the YRA and More
As far as the Coast Guard is concerned, as long as there are active shelter-in-home orders in place, marine event permits are nullified.
Tokyo Olympics Among Events Postponed
"The IOC President and the Prime Minister of Japan have concluded that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021."
The Schooner Seaward Is Heading North
The schooner Seaward has spent three months cruising Mexico and is now headed north to her homeport in Sausalito.
COVID-19 Adjustments Continue
The Pacific Cup Yacht Club has taken their preparation seminars online.
Should We Be Sailing? How Sailors Are Trimming Their Sails
Sailors are trying to sort out how to adjust their sails to the new world of sailing.
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