Safety
Kudos to Chuck Hawley, Winner of US Sailing’s Herreshoff Award
Chuck Hawley receives the well-deserved Herreshoff Award from US Sailing.
Missing California Sailor Found Dead in Sea of Cortez
Sources have confirmed that the body located in the Sea of Cortez corresponds to missing California sailor William 'Bill' Walter Austin III.
San Francisco Coast Guard K-9 Awarded Distinguished Service Medal
San Francisco-based Coast Guard K-9 Chief Feco has received the Animals in War and Peace Distinguished Service Medal at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Megayacht VIXIT on the Rocks in Mexico
The 173-ft megayacht 'VIXIT' has run aground on rocks approximately five miles southeast of Puerto Escondido, near the fishing village of Ligüí.
Search Underway for Missing Sailor in Sea of Cortez
A search is underway in the Sea of Cortez for Marina del Rey sailor William 'Bill' Walter Austin III, after his Fountaine Pajot 39, 'The Cat,' was found washed up on a beach.
Fishermen Angry After Another Boat Left to Wreck on Shore
While mourning the loss of one of their own, the Bodega Bay fishing community is angry at what they consider to be another unnecessary wrecked boat.
The End of the Anchor-Out Era, Part 3
Issues of water quality, damage to the Bay floor, and the housing crisis collide to create a difficult but necessary debate.
USCG’s New Fire Extinguisher Rules Coming Into Effect This April
On April 20, disposable (non-rechargeable) and rechargeable units that are more than 12 years past their manufacture date will need to be replaced.
Smoke on the Water — Fire in the Sky
In February's 'Latitude 38,' Bay Area sailor Dave Russell shares the story of how the 'Wanderer' crew helped rescue eight souls who had escaped a burning boat.
US Coast Guard Seeks Help Finding Two Dinghy Owners
In separate incidents, the USCG has picked up two dinghies that were adrift off Hawaii on Sunday. They're seeking the public's help in locating the owners.
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