Repair & Maintenance
The Resurrection of ‘Rosebud’
This is the story of 'Rosebud,' a Santa Cruz 52 commissioned by Roger and Isobel Sturgeon in December 1997. It nabbed the cover of the October 1999 'Latitude 38' and led to the build of two other great 'Rosebud's.
A Relaxing Saturday Sail, or Messing About in Boats?
How often have you gone to your boat, feeling a bit grumpy and down about the "work" you have to do, only to get there and happily get stuck into even the dirtiest of jobs?
‘Eleonora E’ Salvaged Three Months After Sinking at Dock
We're happy to report that a few weeks ago, 'Eleonora E' was successfully re-floated and hauled out.
The Rebuilding of ‘Mahina’ Hits Prime Time
Progress on the Albin Vega 27 'Mahina' continues on Shaw Island in the Pacific Northwest.
Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day to all sailors and the workers on the working waterfront. We hope you enjoy these photos of people getting the job done!
Join the Crew at KKMI
KKMi is looking for technicians... rigging, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and more. Positions available in both Richmond and Sausalito yards.
Federal Funding Now Available for Maritime Training Centers
There's a shortage of skilled workers for good careers in the maritime trades. Now expanded federal funding can help marine training centers gear up to fill the shortage.
Classic M-Class Sloop ‘Pursuit’ Seeks Investors for Rescue
Many Bay Areas sailors remember walking past Ron MacAnnan's beautiful M-Class sloop 'Pursuit' on the Sausalito boardwalk.
Restoring a Classic: The Slog of the Albin Vega 27 ‘Mahina’
John Neal's 'Log of the Mahina' was one of the early, small-boat voyaging books that spawned endless followers.
Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show This Weekend
Travel back in time and have a great day on the water's edge by visiting this weekend's Master Mariners Wooden Boat show at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon.
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