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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

COVID Surge in Bermuda Threatens SailGP Debut

By Christine Weaver | April 14, 2021 |
Denmark's F50 foiling in Bermuda

The SailGP Season 2 opener on April 24-25 in Bermuda is in jeopardy. The island country is on lockdown due to a surge in coronavirus cases.

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Rolex Big Boat Series Opens for Entries

By Christine Weaver | April 12, 2021 |
Peregrine J/120

St. Francis Yacht Club opened registration for the Rolex Big Boat Series last week.

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French Polynesia Considering Conditional Entry for Tourists

By Monica Grant | April 12, 2021 |

French Polynesia is considering opening its borders to tourists, under the condition of Coronavirus vaccinations.

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Wet Wednesdays at Santa Barbara Yacht Club

By John Arndt | April 7, 2021 |

During our trip north, we received as warm a welcome as possible during a pandemic from Santa Barbara Yacht Club.

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Dogwatch at the Richmond Yacht Club Beer Can Series

By John Arndt | April 5, 2021 |

Dogs watching dogs during the daytime dogwatch in Richmond Yacht Club’s Wednesday night beer can series last week.

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‘Finistere’ Battles Raging Seas from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

By John Arndt | March 31, 2021 |
Point Conception

We’re glad we have pictures or nobody would believe us. Heading north up the West Coast is known as one of the most difficult legs of any sailor’s voyaging.

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April Yacht Racing Preview

By Christine Weaver | March 29, 2021 |
Zsa Zsa and two other boats at Point Stuart

Northern and Southern California regattas, beer can series, cancellations, and virtual events in the month of April.

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Will Records Fall in the Newport Beach to Cabo Race?

By Christine Weaver | March 19, 2021 |
Rio 100 smashing through a wave

A 790-mile dress rehearsal for this summer’s big dance, the race from Newport Beach to Cabo San Lucas presents an invaluable opportunity for teams preparing to race to Hawaii in July.

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Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show Is Back!

By John Arndt | March 12, 2021 |
Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show

We’ve all been missing boat shows, and while there isn’t a show planned for this April, the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show management is forging ahead with plans for the future.

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San Francisco South Bay Shipping News

By John Arndt | March 8, 2021 |
San Francisco South Bay Ships

What’s the story behind the 23 ships that are just sitting around on anchor in the South Bay?

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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.