The Remote Encounters and Recent History of San Miguel Island
Looking at the tall peaks on San Miguel, it was easy to imagine plate tectonics, geysers of liquid hot magma, and the fiery innards of the Earth rising into islands and mountains.
From the Bay to the Channel Islands
We will take this seasonal moment to contemplate the Channel Islands, and the mainland cities near them, as if we were back in 2020 when the "staycation" offered sailors self-isolated silver linings at local destinations.
Kimball Livingston Expands Sailing Outreach in the New York ‘Times’
San Francisco Bay sailor and author Kimball Livingston continues to provide inspiration and perspective to sailors and future sailors with his dedication to telling the story of sailing.
Volcanic Eruption on Angel Island
There are tectonic shifts happening on Planet Earth, so you never know what might appear next.
Westwind Yacht Management — Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Professional yacht care, with personal service.
Rent Control Comes to Bay Area Floating-Home Marinas. Are Liveaboards Next?
After an Alameda houseboat marina proposed raising berth rates fees this summer, a series of events at both the city and state level have led to rent control for the majority of floating-homes — about 500 — in the Bay Area.
Mexico-Bound Cruisers Are Passing Through San Francisco Bay
San Francisco Bay is a waypoint for many boats on their way south as they head off to parts unknown.
Westwind Yacht Management — Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Professional yacht care, with personal service.
Don’t Miss the Treasure Island Sailing Center Yard Sale
The redevelopment of Treasure Island has required us to shrink the size of our site. Boats, trailers, dollies and other equipment have to go!
When the Sea Lion Sh*t Hits the Fan
Ah, the majestic sea lion, nature's lethargic, barking pile of blubber, who — like a pack of sun-starved, snowbird tourists — can turn docks into lounge chairs and laze in the sun for hours. Sure, this might be an unflattering description of one of God's creatures (both sea lions and tourists), but there's no doubt that pinnipeds and sailors' habitats have a tendency to overlap. How close is too close?
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