West Coast Sailing
When the Sea Lion Sh*t Hits the Fan
Ah, the majestic sea lion, nature's lethargic, barking pile of blubber, who — like a pack of sun-starved, snowbird tourists — can turn docks into lounge chairs and laze in the sun for hours. Sure, this might be an unflattering description of one of God's creatures (both sea lions and tourists), but there's no doubt that pinnipeds and sailors' habitats have a tendency to overlap. How close is too close?
From the Bay Area to Italy, Latitude Nation Sailors Get Around
Dale Land and his wife Michelle appear to have had a great summer sailing in Riccione, Italy.
San Francisco on the Bay: Dock, Dine, Stay, Play
Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Trash Became Treasure When Volunteers Cleaned Up the Island
Twenty-six volunteers, including island residents and crew from the Cal Sailing Team, collected 40 bags of trash along Clipper Cove's waterfront.
Good Jibes #58: Paul Dines on Delivering Happiness Around the Bay
Paul has been on San Francisco Bay since 1983 and captains the schooner 'Freda B.'
New USCG Vallejo Search and Rescue Facility Officially Open
USCG Station Vallejo’s new $14 million search and rescue facility was officially opened on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
What a Difference a Day Makes to the Bay
The only constant is change, and this weekend was a perfect example. It started as another perfect , sunny September weekend, shifted to a stormy Sunday, and finished under a clearing rainbow.
Storming Through Rolex Big Boat Series
The big question marks going into Sunday, the fourth and final day at Rolex Big Boat Series, had to do with the weather.
Is San Francisco Bay’s Fog Disappearing?
The climate is changing worldwide. The New York 'Times' has zeroed in on how it's changing fog patterns (or not) on San Francisco Bay.
Breeze on From the Get-Go at Rolex Big Boat Series
"Today was pretty high winds: 25-27 knots," said John Egleston when we talked with him at the St. Francis Yacht Club docks.
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