West Coast Sailing
R2AK Stage 1 Spills, Chills and Thrills
The day before the Race to Alaska started, Race HQ extended the time window for racers to complete Stage One to Victoria by a full 24 hours. Why?
The Resourceful Sailor Attempts the Northwest Passage — Again
Usually when we hear from the Resourceful Sailor it's to learn about his latest MacGyvering attempts aboard his Flicka 20, 'Sampaguita.'
Cruising Northern California — The Bay Area and Beyond
The Bay Area has a reputation for a lack of cruising options outside the Bay. In the June issue we explore the region to prove this wrong.
A Delta Ditch Run Both Fast and Fraught
Brisk breeze and gusty puffs promise two things for the Delta Ditch Run: a fast race with early finish times, and carnage along the 65-mile course.
Belvedere Classic Yacht Regatta Attracts ‘Eye Candy’ Fleet
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID and related issues, the Great San Francisco Schooner Race and Belvedere Classic have returned to the Bay.
NWSA and BoatUS Honor Linda Newland
Nearly four decades ago, Linda Newland, a greenhorn sailor, found herself alone on a sailboat with a sorry lack of nautical know-how.
“ɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀ ɐʇʇno ʇɥƃᴉɐɹʇS” Vegemite Vigilantes Race to Alaska
After seeing 'ɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀ ɐʇʇno ʇɥƃᴉɐɹʇS' in an email subject line, we knew we had to find out what was going on.
‘Women on the Water/Women at the Helm’ Regatta Announcement
The 2022 annual Women on the Water/Woman at the Helm (WOW/WAH) regatta is set to take place over two days on August 6 and 7.
A Slow Jaunt to the Farallones
Saturday's OYRA Race around the Farallones was a slow, gray affair.
Plywood Boat Beats the Big Boys in California Offshore Race Week
Sailed by Seattle-based Alex Simanis and crew, Pell Mell has won California Offshore Race Week overall.
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