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.
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With seaports around the world closed to unfamiliar vessels, it’s not surprising that sailors are left wondering what to do when they and their beloved sailboat are sheltering in different countries.
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“The MMBA Board has made the decision to cancel the Wooden Boat Show in 2020. The show will return in 2021. “
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National Safe Boating Week runs Saturday, May 16, through Friday, May 22. The usual recommendation urging lifejacket wear is now joined by an equally important message — how to stay safe during the time of COVID-19.
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Andy Turpin writes in from Nuku Hiva about a slow easing of restrictions on South Pacific cruising.
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The board of the Singlehanded Sailing Society had been hard at work right up until Friday to make the Singlehanded Farallones Race happen. They’d had it on the schedule for this coming Saturday, May 16.
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“We have had to tack and regroup. As a result, the 30th annual Delta Ditch Run has been postponed till June 12, 2021.”
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During the coronavirus pandemic, borders around the world have been shut to cruising yachts with precious few exceptions. One recent deviation from this rule, however, was that of 59-year-old Singaporean solo sailor Wong Tetchoong.
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YRA Takes First Steps to Resume Racing on the Bay
Racing on San Francisco Bay could resume in the next few weeks.
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