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Weekend Racing Wrap-Up

October 2, 2017
Don Jesberg’s Viva takes a wave. Andrea Cabito, Bill Hardesty and Robbie Dean joined Jesberg on the SFYC-based boat, which placed seventh in the Worlds. The top local boat was another from SFYC, Jim Cunningham’s Lifted, with Chloe Holder, Jeff Madrigali and Mark Ivey, in fourth place. More »

Cup Protocol Announced, Sort of

September 29, 2017
So it’s definitely monohulls, we think, but we’re pretty sure on that one. And they might be foiling monohulls, but that’s just a rumor. And there will definitely not be cyclers, unless there will be. More »

Peace, Love and Sailing

September 27, 2017
There are many reasons to sail. Peace and love are good ones. latitude/John
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Hey man, is this groovy or what? Sailors will have a new and unique art form to enjoy on San Francisco Bay when the Antenna Theater in Sausalito launches ‘The Love Plane Experience’ this Sunday over the Golden Gate Bridge. More »

Icom Mic Check

Icom makes fine radios. On Profligate, we have an Icom VHF radio. Nice piece of equipment. We also have an Icom 802 SSB radio, which experts say is the best least-expensive SSB radio for small to medium-sized sailboats. More »

Etchells Worlds: The Heat Is On

September 25, 2017
The forecast for this week’s Etchells World Championship being hosted by the San Francisco Yacht Club on the Berkeley Circle is hot. Hot weather, and hot competition. The regatta starts today with a 2 p.m. More »

Fall Sailing

There are plenty of boats headed south for cruising season, while others are out just enjoying idyllic, sunny fall breezes. Lone Star was lookin’ good while out for a Saturday evening sail off Angel Island when she lined up midspan in the autumn light. More »

SoCal Ta-Ta in Photos

September 22, 2017
If you’re going to have a kick-off party, why not have it on the beach at the Santa Barbara YC, the premier yacht club beach site on the West Coast? And with a reggae version of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon for a soundtrack. Yes, More »

Tips on TIPs for Mexico

If you’re taking a boat to Mexico, or buying a boat you think you might someday take to Mexico, you must be sure that everything is in order with regard to the Temporary Import Permit (TIP). More »

SPECIAL REPORT: Huricane Maria

September 21, 2017
Much of the Caribbean must feel like Michael Staudt. After losing his boat Minx, a Lagoon 42 in St. Martin just over 10 days ago to Hurricane Irma, Michael, his wife Cynthia and their cat and dog evacuated to San Juan, Puerto Rico, only to have Hurricane Maria stalk them to the island where they’d sought refuge. More »