Current News
International Red Bull Trials Begin Tomorrow
As reported previously, both here and in the pages of Latitude 38, the second phase of crew selections for September’s Red Bull Youth America’s Cup will take place this month — with Session 1 beginning tomorrow. More »
AC 34 Tickets on Sale Tomorrow
When we checked in with Ryan Carroll yesterday his voice was noticeably hoarse. And no wonder. He’s the go-to guy for info on "spectator experiences" at this summer’s Louis Vuitton challenger series and America’s Cup Finals. More »
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Vintage Bay Woodie Sinks in South Pacific
Sad news reached us from the South Pacific late last week: The vintage Farallone Clipper Echo had to be abandoned in open water between Fiji and New Caledonia after she hit an unknown object on January 26. More »
Oracle Team USA Back in the Game
Seen here just days before this morning’s launch, Oracle Team USA’s 72-ft speed machine is now back in action. You can expect to see her soon blasting across the Bay.
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Oracle Team USA members are probably as relieved today as 49er fans are frustrated, because their AC72, 17, was finally relaunched this morning after being fitted with a new wing mast. More »
Out Standing in Her Field
Out Standing in her field, the Olson 30 La Gamelle rests in the green grass below Fort Brimstone, St. Kitts.
© 2013 Dion Berry
This photo of the Olson 30 La Gamelle hauled out in St. More »
Maserati Heading for Trade Winds
Skillful navigating and a good measure of luck allowed the VOR 70 Maserati to approach and round Cape Horn with relative ease — at least in comparison to some such adventures. More »
To Ha-Ha or Jump the Puddle?
If you’re planning to attend the first weekend of the Seattle Boat Show, which starts today and runs through February 3 at CenturyLink Field and South Lake Union, be sure you don’t miss the seminars by our very own ‘Banjo Andy’ Turpin tomorrow and Sunday. More »
Proposed Security Zone in the Estuary
Many Estuary sailors are up in arms about a proposal to expand the security zone on the south side of Coast Guard Island. As it was explained to Alameda Marina Harbormaster Brock de Lappe in a meeting with the project’s lead engineers on Wednesday, the new security zone would encroach on the main 500-ft channel by 200 feet! More »
The Unsuspecting Surfer
The day before the internationally renowned Mavericks surf contest was slated to start, surfers at Ocean Beach, just south of the entrance to San Francisco Bay, enjoyed some killer waves. Filmmaker and kitesurfer Pete Koff caught some impressive surfing action last Saturday, including a high-performance cigarette boat that zipped into the surf zone. More »
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