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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.
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."
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.
Short Sightings — Congressional Cup, National Weather Service, and More
There's so much more to sailing in California: The Congressional Cup kicks off, silence from the National Weather Service, and buying your summer sailboat.
Save the Date: Owl Harbor’s Nautical Swapmeet, June 14
Free Space and Free Entry — Owl Harbor Marina, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
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