Safety
BOLO — Coast Guard Searching for SV ‘Malulani,’ LA to Hawaii
The USCG has issued a missing person/BOLO report for the Westsail 32 'Malulani' which is overdue on a passage from Long Beach, CA to Hawaii.
Unknown Mariner Found Floating Near East Brother Island
The body of an unnamed mariner was recovered from the East Bay on Saturday and taken to Richmond Yacht Club, where first responders attempted resuscitation.
When January Ends With a (Three Bridge) Fiasco
We see 301 boats registered for tomorrow's Three Bridge Fiasco.
BoatUS Issues Warning Re USCG Documentation Renewal Letters
BoatUS is advising boaters with vessels that have a USCG. Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by US mail offering renewal.
Just In: Boat Washed Ashore on Baker Beach
We've just received word of Chris Escalante's 'Lorelei' having washed ashore at Baker Beach.
Join the ‘LL King Tide Event as Rising Waters Swamp Bay Area Foreshores
King tides are coming this week. Get amongst it and be part of the wave of activity flooding the Bay Area and West Coast.
Capsize at Golden Gate Midwinters
The Martin 243 'Nice Rack' caught a stinger, capsized and sank partway.
An Upgraded View of Sailing Into Ayala Cove
Jeff Berman recently plotted his course through Ayala Cove and uploaded his sonar data to the Navionics app.
The Sinking of ‘Boat Bum Gal,’ and a Comment From the Captain
In 'Latitude 38's December issue, we share the story of 'Boat Bum Gal's sinking at the entrance to Turtle Bay, along with a comment from the boat's captain, Ray McCormack.
New Equipment Requirements for YRA and SSS Offshore Races
San Francisco Bay Area racers, take note of these changes to the offshore safety equipment requirements.
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