Current News
Emergency Seaglider Recovery Needed in the Pacific — Can You Help?
Students at the University of Washington are looking for sailors in the Pacific who can help retrieve a seaglider before it runs out of power.
Sailors Go on the Lamb at Angel Island
A bunch of sailors escaped the ordinary hustle and bustle of a Bay Area Saturday to gather at Angel Island for the annual "Lambstravaganza."
Visit USCG Auxiliary’s Annual Water Safety Fair on May 17
The USCG's annual Water Safety Fair is on Saturday, May at the USCG Station in Sausalito.
Velella Velella Everywhere, Including in the Bay
Sailing the central Bay last week, I literally ran into thousands of 'Velella velella' floating in a swath approximately 1000 yards long.
31st Baja Ha-Ha Entries Open Friday, May 9
The Poobah says the 2025 Baja Ha-Ha will be the last. Sign ups open on Friday.
Trump Plans To Reopen Alcatraz as a Prison
Future Alcatraz "tourists" could be on a one-way trip to the island.
‘Bayesian’ Salvage Begins
Operations began on Sunday to raise 'Bayesian', the 183-ft Perini Navi sloop that sank during a storm on August 19, 2024.
Opening Day Flags Bring Color to the Bay
Yes, you can sail the Bay all year round but we still celebrate Opening Day.
USCG’s ‘Eagle’ Is Still Coming to S.F. — Maybe Just a Little Later
'Eagle' is a 295-ft, three-masted barque used as a training vessel for future officers of the United States Coast Guard.
San Francisco Sea Scouts Celebrate With Alumni, Family, and Friends
San Francisco Sea Scouts are throwing a reunion banquet for former Sea Scouts and community supporters.
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