West Coast Sailing
Little Boat Floats in from Hawaii — Maybe
Well, readers, it's over to you again. Could a little homemade sailboat find its way to Emery Cove, all the way from Hawaii?
The Yacht Racing Association’s Latest News Roundup
YRA Summer Series, BYC Wheeler Regatta, Racing Rules Webinar, Point Bonita Buoy Off Station, Ocean Racing Opens Up
Was s/v ‘Freedom’ Anchored in the Sea of Cortez?
Our recent photo of Kirk and Char Wagner's boat 'Freedom' and her dinghy resting ashore prompted the question of where the photo was taken. We received a lot of answers!
A Fortunate Ending to a Soggy Pizza Lunch
We started the oven and heated a pizza, and while I took my first bite I felt rising water on my foot.
Searching for an Old Flame, ‘Kate II’
'Kate II' took a lot of kids sailing while she was the flagship of St. Francis Yacht Club, and she made me a happy skipper.
Looking for a Fresh Seaweed Salad?
Water intake, fuel filters, oil filters, and water filters are all there to prevent problems. But if they're full of seaweed ...
Talking About February’s Barra de Navidad Cruise-in Week
In December, we didn't think we could do any fundraising at all due to COVID restrictions preventing large gatherings, plus so many snowbirds aren't even here this year. So 'Baja Fog' floated the idea of a sailboat race …
‘Finistere’ Battles Raging Seas from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
We're glad we have pictures or nobody would believe us. Heading north up the West Coast is known as one of the most difficult legs of any sailor's voyaging.
April Yacht Racing Preview
Northern and Southern California regattas, beer can series, cancellations, and virtual events in the month of April.
Timing Is Everything with Whale Sightings
There have been recent reports in the media about humpback whale sightings on the Bay, saying this is unusually early for them to be seen.
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