Safety
As the Crow Flies — A Tale From Up High on San Francisco Bay
When crew duty calls, there's always a crew member willing to go out on a limb, or in this case, up the mast.
Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club to Host Safety at Sea Course
Prepare for survival at sea in demanding situations and emergencies.
Valiant 47 ‘Summer Passage’ Lost on Shoals of Isla Santa Margarita
A dream cruise is cut tragically short.
Keeping an Eye on US Virgin Islands Shipping Traffic
A rude morning wake-up call.
Two Sailboats vs One Container Ship and Two Tugs
Two sailboats were on a collision course with a container ship last Thursday, with two tugs adding to the tussle.
“Mayday, Mayday” — That Sinking Feeling on the Oakland Estuary
"Déjà vu all over again." Winter brings storms and sinking boats to the estuary.
A Saturday Sail With a Whale
A Saturday afternoon sail out the Gate turned into a dance with a whale for the crew aboard Larry Hall's SV 'Francesca'.
Mayday Response — Singlehanded Sailor Rescues Crew
Steve Fenton's trip to fuel his Jeanneau 36.2 'Pretty Naho' turned into a singlehanded rescue when he encountered a sinking boat on the Bay.
Coast Guard Search and Rescue Specialist To Join Baja Ha-Ha Kick-Off Party
US Coast Guard search and rescue specialist (SAR) Douglas Samp will join the 2025 Baja Ha-Ha Kick-Off party in San Diego.
Flare Collection Events and a Coast Guard Auxiliary One-Day Boat America Class
Here are two calendar events: flare collections and a Coast Guard Auxiliary One-Day Boat America Class.
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