Safety
Big Motor Yacht Runs Aground at Famed Surf Spot on Maui
On Monday, a 94-ft motor yacht, identified as the 'Nakoa', reportedly broke free of its mooring, drifted onto the reef at Honolua Bay, Maui, Hawaii, and subsequently began to leak diesel.
Can Your Boat’s Name Also Predict Its Future?
We all search for the optimum name for our boat. But can the name we choose also determine its future?
Treasure Island Sunken Boat Mystery Solved by Coast Guard
A sunken boat off Treasure Island sent us on a hunt for the story.
Flares, Paint and Oil — Which One Does Not Belong?
Flares are something you are required to buy and keep safely aboard your vessel. They expire in 42 months after date of manufacture. Since you own them it is your responsibility to dispose of the dangerous, toxic product. Why is it your problem?
West Coast Sailor Captures Container Ship Fire Drama
West Coast sailor and renowned photographer Louis Kruk awoke from an overnight stay in Panama last Monday when he happened to witness the drama of a container ship fire.
Crossings, Rescues and Adventures Recognized in OCC Awards
The Ocean Cruising Club's (OCC) 2022 awards recognize many worthy sailors, including GGR participant Kirsten Neuschäfer and Palo Alto teenager Cal Currier.
Alert for Sailboat ‘Unicorn’ Possibly Adrift in Pacific
The details are sparse, but it appears that 'Unicorn,' with perhaps only one soul aboard, has encountered problems at sea and is by now possibly disabled and adrift.
To Race or Not to Race
The first weekend of the month is the busiest for midwinters on San Francisco Bay, but some clubs are canceling tomorrow's races.
Wild Winter Weather Marks Transition Into New Year
The entire San Francisco Bay Area and central coast are on alert for damaging gusts, flooding and landslides as a result of another severe weather system tonight.
Upon Reflection, Perhaps This Was My Worst Day Sailing
On Monday we shared Richard Spindler's story of what he thought could have been his worst day of sailing in 50 years. The tale continues…
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