Current News
Message-in-a-Bottle Hunter Finds West Coast Sailor’s Message
In 2015, 17-year-old Tom Welch threw a message in a bottle overboard in the mid-Atlantic. It was found in February by the Message-In-a-Bottle Hunter.
Bullship Race — The First Shall Be Last
St. Francis YC sailor Chris Boome defied the oddsmakers and took first place in the 2025 El Toro Bullship Race.
BoatUS Raises Concerns About DOGE Defunding of NOAA
The defunding of NOAA is a threat to the safety and vitality of mariners. BoatUS is speaking up for boaters.
Get Out Your Boat for Opening Day This Sunday, April 27
Opening Day only comes once a year, and it's a great day to unfurl your sails with the next generation aboard.
Short Sightings of California Sailing
There's always lots of sailing news on the California coast.
Good Jibes #188: Josh Kali on Leg 1 of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race + Race Update
This week we chat with returning guest Josh Kali about his first leg of the Mini Globe Race.
It’s Going To Be a Busy Weekend on the Bay
There's lots happening on the Bay next weekend with Opening Day on the Bay, Call of the Sea's Tall Ship Celebration, a Cal Sailing Club Open House, and a Dockwalker Refresher training.
Berkeley Marina: Free Day Slips Boat-In Egg Hunt on April 19
Free Day Slips Boat-In Egg Hunt on April 19, and Bay Festival + Scavenger Hunt Visitors April 26!
USCG Barque ‘Eagle’ Is Coming West
The USCG barque 'Eagle' will be touring the West Coast from May through August.
Berkeley Marina Cuts the Ribbon on New Green Energy Vehicles
Berkeley Marina is celebrating the addition of a new electric RIB and five electric vehicles to its management fleet.
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