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.
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.
ILCA Sailing for Youth in Southern California and San Francisco Bay
The ILCA class is looking good with youth sailors like SoCal's Alex Fisher racing her way up the ranks.
Island Getaway for Sailors — Anyone?
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking expressions of interest for an 'Adaptive Reuse of Santa Rosa Island Ranch.'
The Late Brig ‘Pilgrim’ in Happier Times
Here's an update on the sinking of the 'Pilgrim', the full-scale replica of the merchant brig made famous in Richard Henry Dana's Two Years Before the Mast.
Sunny Days at San Diego’s Sunroad Marina Boat Show
We made a quick trip down to visit with friends and customers at the Sunroad Resort Marina Boat Show running January 23-26.
Newport to Ensenada Race Seminars
The series will kick off this week exactly 100 days before the start of the N2E with a special presentation by noted offshore yachtsman and America's Cup veteran John Sangmeister.
The Rare Gem that Is the Dutch Shoe Marathon
There aren’t many dinghy regattas that bring in hundreds of boats, have a mix of juniors and seniors, and sail the entire length of a bay over several hours. But that, in a nutshell, is the Dutch Shoe Marathon. More »
Drawn-Out Coast Guard Rescue off San Diego
Yesterday, the Coast Guard came to the assistance of three sailors on a 35-ft sailboat about 30 miles west of Oceanside, near San Diego.
On Wednesday, the crew of the sailboat called the Coast Guard saying they were disabled by weather, according to a press release (which did not specify what was wrong with the boat). More »
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