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West Coast Sailing
Pebbles the dog

Monterey Bay Instead of the Pacific Cup

When I made plans earlier in the week to sail out of Moss Landing with my friend and mentor George Mckay, I felt a tension ease out of my shoulders that I hadn’t really been cognizant was there.
Hylas 44 Scout

How to Get Your Boat Home from Mexico

With seaports around the world closed to unfamiliar vessels, it’s not surprising that sailors are left wondering what to do when they and their beloved sailboat are sheltering in different countries.
Beneteau Oceanis 41

Passage Nautical Offers Beneteau Oceanis 41 for Sale


The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 41 Scarlet Fire is offered by Deborah Reynolds of Passage Nautical. More »
Ramblin' Rose in the water

Some Launch Ramps Have Reopened

"We are among the first of the sailboats back on Folsom Lake, finally," wrote Pat McIntosh. Pat and his family had a short sail on Saturday afternoon.
Not really sailing. I just liked that this fun boat has a smiley face on the bow!

Emily Zugnoni: Lessons from my Grandfather

Though I’d been a passenger for family daysails since I was a toddler, it wasn’t until college, while tagging along on my grandpa’s beer can races, that I developed a curiosity and understanding of how the boat and sails worked.
wooden boats at dock

Ch-ch-changes

"The MMBA Board has made the decision to cancel the Wooden Boat Show in 2020. The show will return in 2021. "
Beneteau Oceanis 41

Passage Nautical Offers Beneteau Oceanis 41 for Sale

The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 41 Scarlet Fire is offered by Deborah Reynolds of Passage Nautical.
Red foulies with Latitude 38

45 Knots in Paradise

Last week, reader Jeff Berman sent us these images of a recent Zoom gathering he attended. "We had a contest for best background. I won!"