Northern California Racing
A Cornucopia of October Regattas
As detailed in Monday's 'Lectronic, the YRA and Vallejo Yacht Club canceled the 2020 Great Vallejo Race. But that doesn't mean there's no racing. Au contraire!
The 2020 Great Vallejo Race Is Canceled
The chairman of Vallejo Yacht Club's board of directors, called us last week. "The city has us closed down. We can't welcome people right now."
The Long and Short of the Corinthian Yacht Club Fall Series
With normal summer and fall racing suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corinthian Yacht Club designed a new Fall Series.
In the Fog of War, a Win at the Santa Cruz 27 Nationals
On September 11-13, poor air quality forced the postponement or cancellation of races. So the 2020 Santa Cruz 27 National Championship in Santa Cruz was welcome news — and not only because the regatta actually happened.
Doing the Regatta Shuffle
"Very Unhealthy" air quality throughout the Bay Area prompted race organizers to postpone several events.
Latitude’s Boat of the Month
In October 1983, we published a 'Boat of the Month' story on the already well-established Santa Cruz 27.
Moore 33 Specs and Renderings Released
Alan Andrews designed the Moore 33, and Ron Moore plans to build a fleet of them at Moore Sailboats, Inc., in Watsonville. Readers asked for more info.
Sailboat Racing Choices Abound in September
Although the Jazz Cup race to Benicia was canceled, several other choices remain on the calendar for Labor Day Weekend.
Sailors Escaping the Haze
Friday's fresh air and fun seekers did their best to sail through the haze, as they closed out the Friday night summer beer can series.
Good News and Bad News for Yacht Racers
First the Good News: Island, Encinal and Oakland Yacht Clubs introduce the Estuary Extravaganza to be sailed in three races on Sunday, September 13.
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