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Ho Ho Ho Holiday Mail
Help keep your friends and family happy and sailing long beyond the holidays.
Richmond Yacht Club Member John Arnold Starts Leg 4 of the Clipper Race Today
The 40,000-mile Clipper Yacht Race started in England in September. The fleet is currently in Fremantle and starting its fourth leg today.
Bay Area Sailors Contribute to ‘Translated 9’s Ocean Globe Race Success
Two Bay Area sailors from Sunnyvale are among dozens of non-professionals currently competing in the 27,000-mile Ocean Globe Race.
Fire Destroys California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey
The historic California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey was destroyed by fire on Monday night, leaving members stunned and in shock.
A SailGP Weekend of Firsts in Dubai
A weekend of firsts as three teams engage in the closest podium finale finish in the series' five-year history, and Jimmy Spithill announces his retirement from racing SailGP.
New Equipment Requirements for YRA and SSS Offshore Races
San Francisco Bay Area racers, take note of these changes to the offshore safety equipment requirements.
Celebrating the Printing Press During the Holidays
The pages that roll off a printing press are a simple gift that will show up twelve times a year with one thoughtful transaction.
Trophy Season: PICYA Yachtsman of the Year
How the heck did this happen? We were just minding our business while trying to get the whole world sailing on a single day when an award popped up.
Wosser Trophies Are Trophies We Don’t Deserve
Just like in the Comstock Lode in Nevada, there's still a lot of silver to be won from the 2023 racing season. It's available by reporting the races you've already sailed in 2023.
Ronnie Simpson Passes Cape of Good Hope in Global Solo Challenge
Ronnie Simpson has passed the Cape of Good Hope aboard his Open 50, 'Shipyard Brewing,' in the inaugural Global Ocean Challenge.
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