West Coast Sailing
Eight Bells for Island Yacht Club?
Read the complete story of the demise of the Island Yacht Club clubhouse at Alameda Marina in the July 2020 issue of Latitude 38.
‘Matthew Turner’ Passes Final COI Test
Good News! Last Friday 'Matthew Turner' passed the test! The final ‘test’ was the Man Overboard (MOB) drill, and thanks to lots of practice, drilling and efficient crew, 'Matthew Turner' passed with flying colors, and is now officially a Coast Guard “Inspected Vessel” — able to carry passengers for hire.
Masked Sailors Take to the Bay
Last week we published a story about masked sailors across the Bay Area and invited readers to send us photos and comments about their masked-sailing experiences. We received this response in the mail from George Scott.
Bay Area’s Three Bridge Fiasco Hits the East Coast
One of the Bay Area's favorite sailing regattas, the Three Bridge Fiasco, has hit the big-time and is set to be replicated on the East Coast — specifically at Annapolis Yacht Club. Thanks to Scuttlebutt News for sharing the story with us, and allowing us to share it with our readers.
A Heartwarming Sailing Story We Just Have to Share
Like most live-aboard sailors, John is in a position to witness and often partner in salty-tales of all kinds. But how often can a sailor say they have touched nautical history or connected with the heroes and heroines of sailing's chronicles.
News of the YRA Encinal Regatta, PICYA Lipton Cup and More
"With the spiraling caseloads in most Bay Area counties, we feel the responsible and safe course of action is to postpone the Encinal Regatta."
Sailing to Angel Island on Two Weekends in July
Nancy and I spent Fourth of July weekend at Angel Island. We pulled into Ayala Cove around 11 a.m. on Friday, and there were already a handful of boats on the moorings.
Stanford Sailing To Lose Varsity Status
Stanford University has announced that its intercollegiate sailing program will become a "club sport," losing its varsity status after next year's season.
Passage Nautical ‘Anatomy of a Survey’ Webinar
If you're considering purchasing a boat, join Passage Nautical's webinars for valuable education on making the best choices for your long term enjoyment.
You Can’t Mask the Pleasure of Sailing
Sailing is one of life's greatest pleasures — don't let something as simple as a mask stop you from doing what you love.
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