West Coast Sailing
Checking into Mexico in Cabo San Lucas
A lot of sailors are under the impression that checking into Mexico in Cabo San Lucas is impossible or difficult. There are a few changes in the procedure for checking in there.
2020: The Year I Learned to Singlehand my Folkboat
I’m trying to be thankful, and in addition to my lovely family, one thing I’m thankful for is that 2020 is the year I learned to singlehand my boat.
Yacht Racing in the Age of COVID-19
The year 2020 will be remembered for several unrelated reasons, but the coronavirus has proved the most daunting for sailboat racing. It has challenged on several fronts…
Sailors Celebrate Veterans Day in Petaluma
Richmond based sailor, Dale Land took a trip up the Petaluma River to celebrate Veterans Day with friends. "It's become an annual trip," he said.
Circumnavigator Whitall Stokes Goes for a Swim
Everything is going swimmingly for Whitall Stokes on his route around the world — actually he had to jump in the water to cut a spinnaker off his keel in mid-ocean.
Taking a Sailing Break on San Francisco Bay
We had about as beautiful a weekend as one could hope for in the middle of November for sailing on San Francisco Bay. Saturday provided good breezes.
Leaning In While Anchored in Richardson Bay
Looks can be deceiving, so always respect the channel markers, especially in Richardson's Bay.
Island Getaway for Sailors — Anyone?
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking expressions of interest for an 'Adaptive Reuse of Santa Rosa Island Ranch.'
Nada Ha-Ha or Panama Posse: Mexico Is Calling
“Light air, heavy air, clouds, sun and tons of fun." This is how Nada Ha-Ha organizer Patsy Verhoeven described the 750-mile passage from San Diego to the tip of the Baja Peninsula.
Getting Women on the Water with Lauren Eisele
I teach sailing because it is so rewarding to witness my students transition from being fearful to confident.
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