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Division of Boating and Waterways Boater Card

The California Boater Card shows that its holder has successfully taken and passed a NASBLA/state-approved boater safety education examination.

Man Overboard in Berkeley Was Not a Drill

December 14, 2020
Niklas Hache was singlehanding his 22-ft Santana outside Berkeley Marina when his boom swung and knocked him overboard. The current and the cold water quickly conspired to create a life-threatening situation for the 32-year-old sailor.
3 Express 37s racing

Yacht Racing in the Age of COVID-19

November 20, 2020
The year 2020 will be remembered for several unrelated reasons, but the coronavirus has proved the most daunting for sailboat racing. It has challenged on several fronts…

Boat Fire in Richardson Bay a Harsh Reminder

November 18, 2020
An anchored boat caught fire in Richardson's Bay last weekend. While there has been no official statement, scuttlebutt alleges the fire was preceded by an explosion.
Rocks two, sailboats nil.

Rocks Two, Sailboats Nil

November 9, 2020
Two sailboats have ended up on the rocks this past week in separate incidents in California.

When You’re Wrong in the Right of Way

November 6, 2020
In mid-October, after a summer of bizarre weather, it was 80-plus degrees and windless at Latitude's satellite office in San Quentin Village. The Bay went completely glassy for almost five days in a row . . .

USCG Tests Unmanned Vessels off Hawaii

October 14, 2020
The US Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) has announced that it will begin testing and evaluating the use of unmanned surface vehicles off the south shore of Oahu.
Walder boom brake

Enjoy Downwind Sailing with Walder Boom Brake

Walder boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.