Current News
Want More Movies on Sailing at the International Ocean Film Festival?
The International Ocean Film Foundation (IOFF) is now calling for submissions for next year's 21st film festival. We would love to see a couple of sailing-related films on the program.
Hurricane Hilary Aiming for Baja and SoCal
The current course of Hurricane Hilary is threatening much of the west coast of Baja with rain and wind impacts to be felt all the way up to Southern California harbors and coastline.
A Mild Case of Red Tide in the Bay Area Seems To Have Come and Gone
Red tide, an algae bloom that last year killed thousands of fish in the Bay Area, briefly returned to local waters — especially in the East Bay — but appears to have passed.
Gracie & George Regatta Sailed on a Stunning Sunday Afternoon
Encinal Yacht Club held their doublehanded women's skipper race, the Gracie & George, on Sunday, August 13.
Get Your Gear On for the ‘Latitude 38’ Fall Crew List Party
Join the party and connect with sailors and skippers to find local community and plan your next cruising adventure!
Speak Up for the Oakland Estuary on August 23
The Oakland Estuary remains an area of transition and opportunity. Boaters have two opportunities to contribute to the vision and improvements on August 23.
Devastation in Lahaina as Town Lies in Ruins
The death toll from the fire that tore through Maui's waterfront town of Lahaina now stands at 55, with many people still missing.
Owl Harbor’s Annual Day on the Delta Made for a Great Weekend
The Delta was the place to be last weekend, with Owl Harbor's annual tenant party and Willow Berm Marina's "Taste of the Delta" keeping sailors entertained and well fed.
The Latest Scoop from the Yacht Racing Association
Bay Area sailor Joe Rockmore has alerted us that Don Ahrens resigned as chair of the Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco Bay.
Search for Captain Donald Lawson Suspended
The search for missing sailor Captain Donald Lawson off the coast of Acapulco has been suspended.
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