Current News
The Sinking of ‘Volare’ — A Perfect Storm?
It was not a stormy day on San Francisco Bay, though it may have been a "perfect storm" that caused the truly horrific tragedy of the 1981 50-ft Marine Trader 'Volare's sinking on Tuesday.
Tragedy Strikes Memorial Gathering With One Dead and Three Missing After Boat Sinks on San Francisco Bay
One person has died and three are missing after a boat sank during a memorial gathering on San Francisco Bay on Tuesday.
Doublehanders Frank and Sergei Race Their First Pacific Cup
Three first-timers are racing to Hawaii in the 2026 Pacific Cup.
Pelican Marina Tenants Blindsided by New Ownership and Rent Increases
Razavi sidesteps council and finds a back-door entry to purchase Sausalito's Pelican Marina.
Jim Quanci and ‘Green Buffalo’ Race the Pac Cup
As the boats take off on this year's Pacific Cup race, we’re featuring Jim Quanci and his Cal 40 'Green Buffalo'.
A Shakespearean America’s Cup
The year 2027 is fast approaching, and as if it were a Shakespearean play, the 38th America's Cup is full of bravado and drama.
Catherine Breed Starts Her ‘Swim California’ Summer Cruise
Unlike most sailors, Mill Valley's Catherine Breed is cruising the coast this summer by swimming instead of sailing.
Ros de Vries and ‘Quiver’ Line Up for the 2026 Pacific Cup
As we approach the start of this year's Pacific Cup, we're highlighting some of the sailors and teams racing to Hawaii. Today we’re featuring Ros de Vries and the Santa Cruz 40 'Quiver'.
Happy Fourth of July Weekend to All West Coast Sailors, Plus S.F. Bay Fireworks Exclusion Zones
Whether you're on San Diego Bay, Catalina, Marina del Rey, Morro Bay, Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay or the Delta, Fort Bragg, the Mendocino coast, or anywhere else, have a happy and safe 250th Fourth of July!
Blackened Santa Rosa Island Reopens to Visitors, With Overnight Restrictions Continuing
Santa Rosa Island in the Channel Islands National Park has reopened to visitors.
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