West Coast Sailing
America’s Schooner Cup to Grace the Waters of San Diego
On April 5, 2025, 12 schooners are expected to start the 37th running of the America’s Schooner Cup Charity Regatta on San Diego Bay.
Good Jibes #182: Lauren Bell on Teaching Lifetime Sailors
This week we're joined by Lauren Bell to chat about teaching kids to sail and in the process, creating sailing connections to last a lifetime.
The Hylas H57 Now Available in San Diego
The Hylas H57 is a perfect blend of classic and contemporary beauty, and the latest technology in construction and design.
USC Wins Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup
The Port of Los Angeles/Cal Maritime Harbor Cup brought 10 collegiate teams to California for the 17th running of the event.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of February Sailing
Take a browse through the February 'Sailagram' gallery, with a few boats from early March thrown into the mix.
It’s a Left, Then a Left at the Bridge
By summer 2024, it was time to bring 'Alert' south … we'd managed repeated crossings of both the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; how hard could a downhill trip be?
Vince Casalaina Video of Beau Vrolyk and David Crosby’s Former Schooner ‘Mayan’
The Alden schooner 'Mayan' remains one of the West's best connections to the age of wooden ships.
Solo Kayaker Cyril Derreumaux Crosses Atlantic Ocean
Solo kayaker Cyril Derreumaux has successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Martinique.
Progress Coming and Patience Needed for Angel Island Docks
Some docks in Ayala Cove are open, but new docks won't be coming until fall 2026.
Short Sightings — A Ditty Drawer Full of Sailing Tidbits
Possible bridge work for the Petaluma River, the International Ocean Film Festival in San Francisco, Chumash Heritage NMS Advisory Council seeks applications, and a U.K. initiative to "rewrite" women into maritime history.
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