Posts Tagged ‘sailing history’
Overdue: Max Ebb and Lee Helm Visit a Yacht Club Library
"Everything about the room was optimized for reading old books: the comfy leather chairs, the good lighting, and even the "old yacht club" smell, although it had probably been decades since anyone was allowed to smoke a cigar in that space."
Sharing Sailors’ Superstitions on Friday the 13th
Welcome to 2023's first of two Friday the 13ths. We took this opportunity to share a few interesting sailors' superstitions.
Marina del Rey Celebrates Its Past, and Future
Marina del Rey Historical Society is hosting a Sunday Brunch Fundraiser on Sunday, June 5, in support of its exhibits in the Fisherman's Village gallery.
Sailing History From the Wulzen Family Albums
Historical San Francisco waterfront photos shot on glass plates by D. H. Wulzen Jr.
Tell Me a Tale About Telltales
"Does anyone know the true history of those pieces of yarn we poke through the luffs of our jibs to determine whether the sails are in trim, stalled, or luffing?
Remembering Frank Butler
Today, November 15, is the first anniversary of Catalina Yachts founder Frank Butler's passing. Frank's son Dave wrote to us to share some memories of his dad.
Test Your Sailing Trivia Skills
There’s a whole lot of racing going on at Richmond Yacht Club’s Great Pumpkin on the last weekend in October, but it’s also one of the busiest regattas we can think of in terms of extracurricular fun. More »
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