Man Steals Boat, Gets Toppled by Wave and Rescued by Coast Guard, Then Walks Away
Video from a Coast Guard helicopter shows the rescue swimmer approaching the boat as the man climbed over the transom and stood on the swim step, waiting. That's when the wave began to rear, then broke in earnest, sending the motor boat tumbling like a puny toy.
Three Bridge Fiasco — One Bridge Too Many
With 315 boats signed up there are plenty of photos and stories from a long day on the race course. We share a bit more here.
So Many Boats — Do You “Love the One You’re With?”
So many boats, so little time. But, as Crosby, Stills & Nash sang, "If you can't be with the one you love, honey, love the one you're with."
Wind Versus King Tides at the Corinthian Midwinters
It was a setup for an epic battle. Light air, big currents and all kinds of competitors trying to throw you off your game. It all turned out just fine at the Corinthian Midwinters.
Finding Peace Anchored off Santa Cruz Island
The Passport 37 'Sula' finds a quiet escape in the Channel Islands.
More Sailors Needed on the Working Waterfront
Can sailors solve the supply chain issue? More sailors are needed in ports and aboard ships to help keep the commercial maritime world working.
Storms Temporarily Impact Santa Cruz Harbor
Winter storms have effectively shut down Santa Cruz Harbor, in the short term.
Kenichi Horie, Mary Crowley, Cal Currier Win Cruising Club of America Awards
The West Coast figured prominently in the Cruising Club of America's prestigious 2022 awards list.
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?
Why Is San Diego Bay More Welcoming Than San Francisco Bay?
Our trip to San Diego for the start of the Baja Ha-Ha again highlighted some of the differences between how San Diego Bay and San Francisco Bay welcome sailors.
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