Posts Tagged ‘Wooden Boats’
Good Jibes #92: Life at Sea, Master Mariners Racing, and Going With the Flow
Tune in as we read three stories from the pages of this month's 'Latitude 38'. You'll hear about life at sea, racing on wooden boats, and making passage from the West to the East Coasts of the USA.
Master Mariners Gather Ahead of Annual Race on the Bay
We caught up with dozens of wooden-boat sailors at the Master Mariners Benevolent Association's Sponsor Luncheon last Friday.
The Ageless Tradition of Master Mariners Racing: A Stark Contrast to SailGP
People often ask, "When did sailboat racing start on San Francisco Bay?" The answer is, about the time the second sailboat arrived.
Another Singer/Sailor Crosses the Bar: Gordon Lightfoot 1938-2023
Aside from owning and sailing his own boat, Lightfoot drew upon the seafaring life for inspiration for other songs, each of which, in its own small or larger way, reflects some of the nuances of sailing.
Point San Pablo YC Hosts S.F. Master Mariners Benevolent Assoc. Spring Fling Potluck
Traditional sailing vessel owners and enthusiasts enjoyed a Spring Fling potluck while discussing the 2023 sailing season and a much-anticipated race and party.
A New Life for the Herreshoff Ketch ‘Arua’
A mahogany beauty now in new hands in Redwood City.
Good Jibes #74: Alan Olson on Building Tall Ships
Hear what goes into building a tall ship, how to sail from Minnesota to the Caribbean, abandon ship, dodge hurricanes and winter, and about Alan’s five years at a Buddhist monastery.
An Update on Jack van Ommen as ‘Fleetwood lll’ Nears Completion
Van Ommen says his next challenge is to recover his expenses from the seller, who, by previous accounts, knowingly misrepresented the condition of the boat.
Good Jibes #60: Archie Contreras on Relaxing at Catalina Island
Archie owns the 60-foot 'Titania' — showcased at wooden boat shows — and has been sailing to Catalina for years.
The Story Behind the Winning Plywood Boat ‘Pell Mell’
Overall winner of this year's California Offshore Race Week, 'Pell Mell,' underwent a year-long renovation before claiming her first-place title.
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