West Coast Sailing
Good Jibes #69: Clear the Decks, Batten the Hatches! Get Storm Ready (Verbatim)
After October 2021's "Atmospheric Bomb" storm Mary SwiftSwan spoke with the USCG and various harbormasters to survey the aftermath along the Bay Area's waterfront, which included 18 boats destroyed or reported with damage.
Why I Didn’t Sail on Saturday
Saturday's storm packed a powerful punch as it swept through California.
The SS ‘Pacific’ Sank, But What Happened to the S/V ‘Orpheus’?
When two ships collide, it's unlikely there will be no damage. In this case, while one sank, the other sailed on. Until…
The Resurrection of ‘Rosebud’
This is the story of 'Rosebud,' a Santa Cruz 52 commissioned by Roger and Isobel Sturgeon in December 1997. It nabbed the cover of the October 1999 'Latitude 38' and led to the build of two other great 'Rosebud's.
Hot Rum in San Diego
Blessed with fine fall weather, San Diego Yacht Club wrapped up the three-part Hot Rum Series on December 3.
Historic Sunken Steamship Found in Pacific Northwest
The wreck of a steamship that sank in the Pacific Northwest in 1875 has been discovered approximately 40 miles south of Cape Flattery, WA.
RC Keefe Crosses the Bar
San Francisco and the sport of sailing has lost a giant, as RC Keefe passed away at age 90 last weekend.
Help Keep Water in the California Delta
The latest draft Delta Conveyance would negatively impact recreational boaters' ability to navigate in waterways of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
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.
The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show Is Back!
We've waited patiently, and the time has come: After a three-year break, The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is back on May 4–7, 2023.
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