West Coast Sailing
Views of the Baja Ha-Ha
The 130-ish boats in the 27th Baja Ha-Ha have scattered. But here we take a look back at the rally down the Baja peninsula.
Bay Area Sailor Rich Jepsen Takes the Helm at US Sailing
Rich Jepsen taught thousands of people to sail while leading OCSC Sailing in Berkeley. Now, as president of US Sailing, he's looking to introduce thousands more people to life under sail.
It’s Time for Good Jibes Episode #15 with John Taussig
John Taussig is a paramedic, USCG 50-Ton Master License holder, adventure sailor, and executive director for Backcountry Medical Guides. He’s been an EMT and paramedic professional for 20 years and is a lifelong sailor.
Sunny November Sailing in Monterey
The weather was perfect: 75 degrees, plenty of sunshine, and light, variable breeze, though we did have to head offshore to find enough to fill the sails.
Fiona Wylde Wins US iQFoil National Championships
West Coast sailor Fiona Wylde jumped into the iQFoil class just over a year ago and has now won the US National Championships in Clearwater, FL.
Proposed Access Tolls for Treasure Island
Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency is holding a Virtual Open House on November 17, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss proposed rates, discounts, and hours for the Treasure Island toll.
Remembering Frank Butler
Today, November 15, is the first anniversary of Catalina Yachts founder Frank Butler's passing. Frank's son Dave wrote to us to share some memories of his dad.
From Here to Mexico: The Famous Ha-Ha Kissing Contest
Channeling Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr from the 1950s movie 'From Here to Eternity', the Poobah gently threw his future wife down on the sand, embraced her, and passionately kissed her as he rolled her into the breaking surf.
A Word About Non-Brightly Colored Foul Weather Gear
What is your foul weather gear philosophy? Do you choose bright colors for safety, dark colors for style, or do you just buy what's affordable, or accept what's been handed down?
Keeping Up with the Baja Ha-Ha Happenings
The Mexico navy made their presence known and boarded a few boats. They are always a little intimidating with their automatic weapons, but also always polite.
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