West Coast Sailing
Celebrating Freedom on Juneteenth
Sailing has always expanded our horizons. The new Juneteenth federal holiday is a chance for all of us to expand our own horizons even further.
‘To Starlink or Not,’ That Is the Baja Ha-Ha Question
While Starlink will not qualify as the mandatory long-range two-way communication device for the Ha-Ha, it does have its place in offshore cruising.
Sailor Dies in Newport Bermuda Race
Colin Golder, from New Providence, N.J., has died in the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race after going overboard.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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