Sailing in the Times of Pandemic

While the current health drama unfolds we’ll do our best to keep this page up to date with news that we feel impacts our readers. Disclaimer: There is no way for it to be comprehensive or completely up to date but we’ll do our best to keep it helpful and as current as possible. If you have news you think we should post email it to [email protected]. We’ll do our best to include given time and resource constraints.

Please heed official guidance and we also feel the advice of the president of French Polynesia is good for all of us: “I invite you all to the utmost rigor in your behavior. Avoid contact, limit travel to what is strictly necessary. Be responsible citizens to prevent the virus from spreading.” Edouard FRITCH, President of French Polynesia.

Latest News and Information

Woody Skoriak With Four Decades of Local Maritime Training

By John Arndt | October 6, 2023 |

California is home to great training resources for anyone who wants to pursue a professional sailing and maritime career. Cal Maritime Academy is right off San Pablo Bay in Vallejo, and graduates new classes of merchant marines every year.

Point San Pablo YC Hosts S.F. Master Mariners Benevolent Assoc. Spring Fling Potluck

By Monica Grant | March 27, 2023 |

Traditional sailing vessel owners and enthusiasts enjoyed a Spring Fling potluck while discussing the 2023 sailing season and a much-anticipated race and party.

‘Intro To Yacht Racing’ Seminar Helps Grow Marina del Rey Talent Pool

By Monica Grant | March 24, 2023 |

After a COVID hiatus, the annual ‘Intro To Yacht Racing’ seminar at Del Rey YC was back in action on March 18.

The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show Is Back!

By Monica Grant | December 5, 2022 |

We’ve waited patiently, and the time has come: After a three-year break, The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is back on May 4–7, 2023.

Storming Through Rolex Big Boat Series

By Christine Weaver | September 19, 2022 |

The big question marks going into Sunday, the fourth and final day at Rolex Big Boat Series, had to do with the weather.

‘Seaward’ and ‘Matthew Turner’ Continue To Make Their Appointed Rounds

By Monica Grant | August 26, 2022 |

Call of the Sea’s schooner ‘Seaward’ and tall ship ‘Matthew Turner’ are giving everything they have to keep their educational youth sailing programs on track.

50th Shaw Island Classic Race

By Christine Weaver | August 15, 2022 |

Blue skies, sunshine and predictions of winds of 8-10 knots had racers smiling in anticipation of a perfect day for the 50th annual Shaw Island Classic.

Delta Doo Dah 14 Events in August

By Christine Weaver | August 1, 2022 |

Owl Harbor Announces New Date for Roaring Day in the Delta

The Pacific Cup Sails Off into the Big Blue Blob

By Christine Weaver | July 6, 2022 |

Natural attrition, plus a few pandemic-driven issues, pared down the list of Pacific Cup starters to 63.

A Delta Ditch Run Both Fast and Fraught

By Christine Weaver | June 13, 2022 |

Brisk breeze and gusty puffs promise two things for the Delta Ditch Run: a fast race with early finish times, and carnage along the 65-mile course.

Announcements

3/23/20 Denison Yachts will be holding a live, virtual boat show on Friday, March 27th. Learn more here.

3/20/20 Call of the Sea announces suspension of school programs and upcoming charter programs. More here.

3/20/20 West Marine will remain open on a limited schedule. Read details here.

3/19/20 Treasure Island Sailing Center is closed until April 7th. Full details here.

3/19/20 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is canceled. Sail America developing some supplemental, virtual alternatives. More to follow.

3/18/20 KKMI reports they are operating under restricted conditions. To learn more read here: https://www.kkmi.com/safety/

3/18/20 OCSC Sailing and Modern Sailing are closed until April 7th.