Current News
Captain Found Guilty in 2019 ‘Conception’ Fire
Captain Jerry Boylan of Santa Barbara has been found guilty of negligence over his handling of the fire aboard the dive boat 'Conception' that killed 34 people in 2019.
La Paz Is Cleaning Up Nicely After Hurricane Norma
Petaluma sailors Rich and Laura Brazil have just flown to La Paz, anxious about their 1987 Nauticat 43 'Tally Ho' that was in port during the recent hurricane.
A Ha-Ha First as Fleet Watches Lightning Show
A beach party, a boat sinking, and just the thrill of sailing offshore — surely that's enough excitement for one week? But no, now add lightning to the list.
News Just In: ‘Boat Bum Gal’ Sinks Entering Turtle Bay on Baja Ha-Ha
Sadly, the Nicholson 38 'Boat Bum Gal' hit the rocks and sank trying to enter Turtle Bay late last night.
Fire Destroys Several Docked Boats in La Paz
A fire broke out at Marina Palmira, La Paz, in the early hours of Thursday morning, resulting in several destroyed or damaged boats.
Three Boats Burned at Oyster Cove Marina This Morning
Firefighters were called to a blaze involving three boats at Oyster Cove Marina, South San Francisco, this morning.
Hurricane Otis Lands Near Acapulco as a Force 5 Hurricane
Hurricane Otis rapidly intensified before coming ashore near Acapulco.
Hurricane Norma Inflicts Damage on Mexico’s Boating Community
Many boats are sunk, damaged or up on the beach in La Paz after Hurricane Norma crossed the Baja Peninsula.
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