Weather
The Resourceful Sailor Asks: “Are Your Dock Lines Ready for Winter?”
Fall is a good time to inspect your dock lines to ascertain that they are up to the task for winter and have adequate chafe protection. If your dock lines aren’t nylon, I’ll go out on a limb and say they should be.
Midwinter Sailing in Sausalito: A Bit Chili
Sausalito Yacht Club hosted its second Chili Midwinters race on December 7, with Pat Broderick of 'NANCY' providing a firsthand account.
#KingTides — Coming to a Foreshore Near You!
The California King Tides Project is again looking for people to photograph the king tides in their local areas and share the photos using the hashtag #KingTides.
‘Detour’ to Alaska — 2,800 Miles From Hawaii
An expected 20-day passage from Hawaii to Sitka brought its share of lessons for the crew of SV 'Detour.'
Caption Contest(!)
Here's something that might be useful on the Bay when the winds just won't blow.
Encinal Yacht Club’s Jack Frost Series Kicks Off
Encinal Yacht Club kicked off their 2025/26 midwinter series this past weekend, in the form of the Jack Frost Series.
King Tides Ignore “No Kings” Day
King tides and winter storms often remind us of who's boss.
Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond Squeeze Into 2025 Season
Some threats continue in the final weeks of hurricane season.
‘Pi’ to the 50th — A Remembrance To Remember
'Pi' was completed in 1972, with family and friends celebrating her launch in Santa Cruz Harbor.
Dear Warm-Water California Sailors: An Invitation to the PNWO
Next year, probably mid-May, the 50th Pacific Northwest International Offshore Yacht Race will take place. This is your invitation to join.
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