University of Washington Student Yacht Club May Be Shut Down Following Repairs
The Washington Yacht Club, a student-run nonprofit at the University of Washington, may be effectively shut down after repairs to docks and infrastructure.
Schooner Creek Boat Works Launches New Morrelli & Melvin Cat Destined for Hawaii
Schooner Creek Boat Works is probably best known to San Francisco sailors for building Steve Randers' Wylie 70 'Rage' and Bruce Schwab's Vendée Globe Wylie 60 'Ocean Planet.'
Short Sightings: Newsbites and Current Events From the West Coast
Today we take some short tacks up the Cityfront with newsbites and upcoming events washing across the tidelands of our desktop.
2023 Rolex Yachtsman/Yachtswoman of the Year Awards
US Sailing's annual Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards were announced at the National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA.
July ‘Latitude 38’ and Mystery Boat Launch on Friday
A well-known, abandoned boat is brought back to life to carry on her sailing life.
Mill Valley’s R2AK Team Mojo in the Spotlight
The R2AK Race is unique: no motor, no support, all the way to Alaska requiring physical endurance, saltwater know-how and bulldog tenacity where participants navigate, sail, row, and/or paddle the 750 Miles from Port Townsend, WA, to Ketchikan, AK. It starts June 5.
Greetings From Sidney, British Columbia
Why do some people turn right when they head out the Gate instead of succumbing to the call of margaritas and Mexico?
The Rebuilding of ‘Mahina’ Hits Prime Time
Progress on the Albin Vega 27 'Mahina' continues on Shaw Island in the Pacific Northwest.
Launching Our New Working Waterfront Page for Labor Day
The ability to access and enjoy the Bay is being challenged. To keep you up to date we've launched a new page — Working Waterfront: San Francisco Bay.
Restoring a Classic: The Slog of the Albin Vega 27 ‘Mahina’
John Neal's 'Log of the Mahina' was one of the early, small-boat voyaging books that spawned endless followers.
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