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Hobbled Cargo Ship Destroys Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
In what will likely go down as one of the worst accidents in maritime history, the one-and-a-half-mile-long Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was demolished early Tuesday morning after an apparently powerless container ship struck a support column.
News From Our Dock Box of Sailing Bits and Pieces
Rummaging through the dock box we found a few more news gems from the week. It starts with some big kids racing pro in SailGP and finishes with small kids starting youth sailing at SEA.
Club Cruceros de La Paz Bayfest Is On!
After a four-year COVID hiatus, Bayfest will run from Wednesday April 3 to Sunday April 7 with informational seminars, hands-on workshops, a dinghy poker run, sailboat race and more!
It’s Been a Great Start to the New Year of Sailing
Despite the rain there's been plenty of great sailing going on this winter. Some of it south of the border and plenty up and down the California coast. The first three issues of 'Latitude' select some of the best.
Tall Ship ‘Stad Amsterdam’ Hosts the Blue Tech Future
The clipper ships of the late 1800s were the most technically advanced use of wind for power in their era. A new generation of technology leaders met aboard the 'Stad Amsterdam' as they create a blue wave, developing the sustainable systems of the future.
Short Tacks Upwind Against the Ebb
A collection of waterfront activities to keep you up to date.
US Coast Guard Proposes Removing Mile Buoy off Santa Cruz
The USCG is inviting comments re the proposed removal of Mile Buoy 'SC' — about 1.5 miles SSW off Santa Cruz.
Local Sailor Tours the ‘Stad Amsterdam’ Ahead of 28-Day Ocean Passage
Bay Area sailor Pat Broderick took a tour of the Stad Amsterdam ahead of joining the ship for its one month passage from Honolulu to Tokyo.
Nine Days To Go for Applications to MerConcept Women’s Ocean 50 Race Program
West Coast women sailors need to get their applications in by March 24.
Rolex Big Boat Series 60th Anniversary Regatta Registrations Open Now
This year marks the 60th edition of Rolex Big Boat Series and organizers will be showcasing its rich history and celebrating the many legendary yachts, crews and skippers that have participated since 1964.
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