Weather
Tonga Reminds Us, Never Turn Your Back on a Tsunami
The Tongan tsunami swept the West Coast, leaving significant damage to a few and barely a ripple for most.
Red Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight
"Does the weather proverb 'Red sky at morning, sailor take warning / Red sky at night, sailor's delight' have any basis in weather fact?"
Digging It at Hood River Marina on the Columbia River Gorge
Right now, there's quite a difference in sailing conditions between San Francisco Bay and the Columbia River Gorge.
Clear the Decks, Batten the Hatches! Get Storm-Ready!
In January's 'Latitude 38' Mary SwiftSwan, from Afterguard Sailing Academy in Oakland, wrote about last October's "bomb cyclone" and the loss of the Ericson 34 'Anthem.'
Webinars and Seminars This Month
Take advantage of the long, dark evenings of winter to practice lifelong learning.
Herreshoff 12 1/2 Is Waiting for Spring
You can sail the California coast in the winter, but in the mountains, they have to wait.
Riding on the Southern Oscillation Seesaw
"During El Niño and La Niña years, I heard the phrase 'Southern Oscillation' from meteorologists. What does this mean?"
Tell Me a Tale About Telltales
"Does anyone know the true history of those pieces of yarn we poke through the luffs of our jibs to determine whether the sails are in trim, stalled, or luffing?
Severe Storms Cause Flooding in Hawaii
Hawaii's small craft advisory remains in effect as "moderate to strong thunderstorms" move across the far southwestern offshore waters early this morning.
Books Recommended by Our Good Jibes Guests
There's no shortage of great books for sailors. Our podcast guests have some favorites that inspired their sailing dreams.
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