West Coast Sailing
Latitude 38’s December Issue Is Out Today
The December issue is out today, and, as usual, it's packed with stories of sailors busy at their favorite pastime.
The Red Bra Regatta Turns 10
South Beach YC hosts the, women-only-crewed Red Bra Regatta with action in the southern portion of San Francisco Bay.
Blue Friday Turns Into Blue Saturday
When there's breeze, the winter remains one of the best times to sail in California. There was just enough this weekend to make Blue Friday or any day a good day to be on the Bay.
Light Winds Follow Santa Anas for Drumstick Regatta
On November 20, Del Rey Yacht Club hosted their annual intraclub Thanksgiving Drumstick Regatta, an informal race.
Proposed New Marine Sanctuary off California’s Central Coast Progresses
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 152 miles of coastline adjacent to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
J/105 North Americans and the Winning Secrets of Randy Hecht
San Francisco Yacht Club hosted the J/105 North Americans at the end of September. This video gives a good look at the challenges of a big fleet in a big breeze on the Bay.
Did You See Who’s in Sailagram? Bay Area Sailors Doing What They Love
There was some early rain, but following that, November has been a perfect month of light-air sailing with big sails, if you have them.
While We’re Talking About Marine Flares…
Bay Area sailor Matthew Schuessler has spent a good amount of time and energy seeking out a practical solution to expired flares.
Good Jibes #66: Close Calls on the Water With Ryan Foland and Dustin Dye
Hear Dustin talk about how to become more confident as a sailor, learn to tie different knots, and about some literal good jibes.
It Was Smooth Sailing on the Baja Ha-Ha
The magic of sailing to and in Mexico never disappoints. Photos from the fleet give a taste of the fine fishing, dining and sailing along the coast of Baja.
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