West Coast Sailing
Short Sightings — News Pulled From the Dock Box
From Sausalito to the Oakland Estuary, Long Beach to Panama, the news from West Coast sailing spreads worldwide.
Pat Broderick’s Update of Life Aboard the ‘Stad Amsterdam’
Recently we shared an update from Pat Broderick aboard the 'Stad Amsterdam' as he departed Hawaii and settled into his 28-day voyage to Japan. Now, he's updating us on Day 17.
Celebrate the Coming Summer With ‘Opening Day on the Bay’ Sunday, April 28
Opening Day on the Bay is this coming Sunday, April 28. Join the Blessing of the Fleet and the Boat Parade to the theme "Rockin' on the Bay."
Schooner Creek Boat Works Launches New Morrelli & Melvin Cat Destined for Hawaii
Schooner Creek Boat Works is probably best known to San Francisco sailors for building Steve Randers' Wylie 70 'Rage' and Bruce Schwab's Vendée Globe Wylie 60 'Ocean Planet.'
Pacific Cup Profiles: Chris Maher and the Olson 34 ‘Keaka’
The Maher family has done a lot of sailing together. The next trip is father Chris, son Patrick and their crew on the Pacific Cup.
When in Traffic, Do You Feel Nature Calling?
There are a lot of good reasons to go sailing; not being stuck in traffic is one of them.
Newport Beach Boat Show: More Than Just Powerboats. It’s a Treat for Sailors Too
The Newport Beach Boat Show is underway, and the docks of Newport Beach have something for everyone to discover, from megayachts to small electric boats.
Compete Against 100 Boats in a 37-Race Series on the Estuary
The biggest racing series in San Francisco Bay is underway. Organizers expect to score 100 boats against one another in a 37-race series.
Summer Is for Sailing With Shoreline Lake, Alameda Community Sailing Center, and Others
From dinghies to tall ships — this coming weekend is a busy one, with Bay Area sailing organizations hosting kickoffs and events for all ages.
Stormy Doublehanded Farallones Succesful for Some, Not so Great for Others
BAMA's Doublehanded Farallones Race was a true test of mettle this year, dishing out 25-35 knots of southerly storm winds.
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