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

December and Holiday Yacht Racing Preview

If you think that December’s calendar is the sparsest for regattas, you’d be correct — except in 2020.

SailGP to Skip the US in 2021

By Christine Weaver | November 25, 2020 |

On Monday, SailGP announced an updated schedule for the first half of its second season. The opening events will now happen in Bermuda and Taranto, Italy.

Checking into Mexico in Cabo San Lucas

By Christine Weaver | November 23, 2020 |

A lot of sailors are under the impression that checking into Mexico in Cabo San Lucas is impossible or difficult. There are a few changes in the procedure for checking in there.

2020: The Year I Learned to Singlehand my Folkboat

By Monica Grant | November 23, 2020 |

I’m trying to be thankful, and in addition to my lovely family, one thing I’m thankful for is that 2020 is the year I learned to singlehand my boat.

Sailing Turkey’s Turquoise Coast

By Monica Grant | November 23, 2020 |

The Sunday before we were set to fly to Greece, we were banned from entering the EU. By some miracle, we were able to charter a yacht in Turkey.

Yacht Racing in the Age of COVID-19

By Christine Weaver | November 20, 2020 |

The year 2020 will be remembered for several unrelated reasons, but the coronavirus has proved the most daunting for sailboat racing. It has challenged on several fronts…

Wind Gods Smile upon Islander 36 Nationals

By Christine Weaver | October 30, 2020 |

We went from an unhealthy air situation on the Bay on Friday to a glorious 10- to 12-knot westerly with crisp blue skies and sparkling water.

Socially Distanced Buddyboating in the Delta

By Christine Weaver | October 23, 2020 |

We’ve been enjoying our Delta cruise so far along with our friends buddyboating on Twelve Winded Sky. We’re currently in Walnut Grove.

Bay Area Sailors Return to Mexico

By Monica Grant | October 19, 2020 |

It had been seven months, and naturally, we were a bit apprehensive. I’m happy to say we were pleasantly surprised!

The Race Goes On

By Nicki Bennett | October 14, 2020 |

The days are getting shorter, but that isn’t stopping Richmond Yacht Club from running their Wednesday night beer can series for an extra month.

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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.