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Sailagram: A Snapshot of July Sailing
July was such a fun, colorful month on the Bay. These photos cover everything from SailGP to watching the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of May Sailing
As we head into summer we bring you photos of spring sailing. It wasn’t all sunshine, but it was fun!
Sailagram: A Snapshot of April Sailing
And now, for your viewing pleasure, we introduce … April, a snapshot of sailing and sailors everywhere.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of March Sailing
Spring has sprung, along with our clocks and our docklines. Sailors have been making the most of the warmer, sunny weather and enjoying the spring breezes on the Bay.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of February Sailing
Sailing in February saw us enjoying Valentine’s Day, aka “I love sailing day,” plus some wet and wild weather and summery weather.
Sailagram: Snapshot of January Sailing
2024 is off to a racey start! Lots of winter regatta action. Catch it here as Sailagram brings the heat to an otherwise chilly month on the S.F. Bay!
Sailagram: A Snapshot of December Sailing
Happy post-holiday rush to you all, and cheers to a new year ahead with many days out on the water. Here are the last days of sailing in 2023 for your enjoyment.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of November Sailing
Holiday festivities got going in earnest this month with some Thanksgiving sailing!
Sailagram: A Snapshot of October Sailing
October was a big month: fall-themed regattas, Oktoberfest, Halloween and more!
Where Not to Be for Fleet Week
It’s time once again for Fleet Week, and while that means there’ll be some stunning aerobatics from the Blue Angels and a parade of Navy ships, it also means that the Coast Guard has set aside some space for this to take place. The restricted area for tomorrow’s parade of ships. © Coast Guard Sector…
Now Two Hurricanes Off Coast of Mexico
While Norbert’s winds will surely decrease once he hits land, heavy rains will likely cause flash floods. © NOAA While it’s true that Hurricane Norbert should be making landfall near Bahia Santa Maria, Baja, tomorrow at about noon, and then continue across the Baja Peninsula to near Loreto, the good news is that it’s been…
The End of the Megayacht Boom?
When it comes to boat sales, the one area of the market that has continued to boom in recent years has been megayachts, particularly mega motoryachts. Indeed, in some cases speculators have bought 150+ footers and then sold them at double the price before even taking delivery. The only weakness in the megayacht market seems…
Singlehander Rescued Mid-Pacific
It’s hard not to admire Ronnie Simpson’s determination and spunk, even though it could have easily gotten him killed. The former Marine, 23, who was medically discharged after being wounded in Iraq — "I was in a Hummer, behind a .50 cal, when I got hit" he explained on his website — was disenchanted with…
Wassup with WAAS?
If you’ve experienced odd problems with your GPS lately, you’re not alone. A number of sailors have reported that after booting up their GPS recently, the screen simply goes blank. According to several cruisers in-the-know, the problem has to do with a recently launched satellite whose software affects GPS units which employ the WAAS protocol.…
Collision between Falcon and Stand-By
According to those aboard Maltese Falcon, including a Bay pilot, the Nordic 40 Stand-By T-boned the Falcon after inexplicably luffing up. © 2008 Peter Lyons Last Saturday there was a collision between the Nordic 40 Stand-By and Maltese Falcon on San Francisco Bay. The smaller boat plowed into the 289-ft yacht’s starboard beam, damaging a…
Hannah, Hoping to Crew on the Ha-Ha
Hannah, who’d like to find a berth on a Ha-Ha boat, at the helm while sailing off Spain. Hannah Knipple© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Still looking to crew on the Ha-Ha? Then you’re in the same boat — ahem — as Hannah Knipple, who graduated Pre-Med from Trinity College last year. Knipple had planned to…
Hurricane Headed for Baja
Hurricane Norbert is 600 miles off Baja right now but is predicted to take a sharp right turn at Bahia Santa Maria. © NOAA Category 3 Hurricane Norbert, which will pack winds of 110 knots, has formed off the coast of Mexico. Although still 600 miles from land, current projections have him making a nearly…
Leukemia Cup Pulls in Record Donations
With a 113 boats, Atlantide, and Maltese Falcon, Raccoon Straits was a busy place for Sunday’s Leukemia Cup. © 2008 Peter Lyons Despite very challenging economic times — you don’t want to even check the markets this morning — local sailors and supporters stepped up to help battle leukemia. Last year the San Francisco YC-hosted…
A Once in a Lifetime Sail
Falcon has spectacular curves, both aloft and in the superstructure. Unlike most large yachts, she has a high ratio of open deck space, making her look unusually graceful. latitude/Richard©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "It was one of the greatest days of my life," said Lourdes Livingston, wife of Sail Magazine editor Kimball Livingston, after her…
Sailagram: A Snapshot of June Sailing
June was quite a racey month, with Slackwater SF sending in photos from the Oakland YC Sweet 16 Race, Offshore Half Moon Bay, and Woodies Invitational.Â