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

Islander 36 Summer Sailstice Cruise

By Christine Weaver | June 26, 2020 |

Zingara with Belvedere in the background

Ten family-crewed Islander 36s met under the western span of the Bay Bridge to take a tour of the San Francisco Bay to celebrate Summer Sailstice on June 20.

Inverness Yacht Club Approves 2020 Sailing Schedule

By Monica Grant | June 26, 2020 |

As organized sailing schedules slowly resume, Inverness Yacht Club was among the first to approve a 2020 racing season.

News Flash: Racing Is Back On and Up to You

By John Arndt | June 25, 2020 |

We were happy to get the notice below yesterday afternoon from Laura Muñoz of the Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco Bay. The quick news is that racing is now allowed. But there are important details…

Opti Heavy Weather Goes Virtual

By Christine Weaver | June 24, 2020 |

Although St. Francis Yacht Club may not be able to host its signature Opti Heavy Weather Regatta on the Bay, that doesn’t mean the kids can’t race. As with many regattas, this one has moved online.

Fiji Opens Up to Cruisers

By Christine Weaver | June 24, 2020 |

A bit of good news for cruising sailors out there: The South Pacific island nation of Fiji once again opens its doors to cruising yachts and super-yachts.

Great News from the Singlehanded Sailing Society

By Christine Weaver | June 22, 2020 |

“We have tentative approval from the USCG to run the rescheduled 2020 Singlehanded Farallones race ‪on Saturday, June 27.”

Laser Fleet Experiences a Wet, Wild Sailstice

By Tom Burden | June 22, 2020 |

Toshi Takayanagi is rigging his green Laser

Over in the East Bay, a hardy band of Laser sailors celebrated the Sailstice by venturing into full-on nuking summer pressure on Southhampton Shoal.

The Latest Yacht Racing Updates

By Christine Weaver | June 19, 2020 |

We’ll lead off with some good news: “A muffled cheer may be heard around the docks. The Coast Guard has resumed permitting of racing on the Bay…”

Weekend Sailing on San Francisco Bay Was Looking Good

By John Arndt | June 17, 2020 |

A sunny, mostly warm weekend brought out more sailors, and the waterfront took on some semblance of normalcy. More people are figuring out how to enjoy more time sailing.

A New Record in the Transpac Tahiti Race

By Andy Turpin | June 17, 2020 |

This year’s Transpac Tahiti race had to be postponed, but nearly 42,000 ‘armchair racers’ took part in a virtual version of the 4,500-mile competition.

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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.