West Coast Sailing
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.
Good Jibes #181: Michael Menninger on Going “All In” on Sailing
This week Michael Menninger tells host Moe Roddy about his journey to becoming a world-class professional racing sailor.
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.
Sighting the Beer Can Racing Season on the Horizon
Are you ready for the beer can racing season? This is the final week of Standard Time in the Pacific time zone.
Don’t Get Behind — Schedule Your Service With KKMI Today
Don't get caught behind the 8-ball, schedule your boat service on KKMI's calendar.
Farallon Islands — A Voyage of Purpose and Discovery
This wasn't just any trip, this was a mission with a purpose.
How Many Dolphins Make Up a Pod?
The Monterey Bay Whale Watch crew were on the lookout for gray whales and found a pod of thousands of dolphins instead.
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