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Tips on Heading South
There are only two weeks left until the Ha-Ha kicks off from San Diego. Check out the Poobah's latest tips and make sure you're ready.
Digging Deep
When fully complete, the San Rafael Channel will reach its authorized depths of six to eight feet.
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From the Magazine
This year's Delta Doo Dah was the most complete, in-person event since the 2019 pre-COVID event, and sailors came from near and far to enjoy the fun.
Whales, Microplastics, Sewage, Flares
Join the California Clean Boating Network on November 9 for a free and exciting educational virtual meeting.
Correction to Scores
The OA received a scoring inquiry from Beau Vrolyk, skipper of Mayan, on the Monday after the regatta concluded.
Kicking-off In Two Weeks
While this is a Ha-Ha event, it's so important that the Poobah is extending an invitation to members of the CUBAR, as well as the general public.
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The Evolving Waterfront
After an Alameda houseboat marina proposed raising berth rates fees this summer, a series of events at both the city and state level have led to rent control for the majority of floating-homes — about 500 — in the Bay Area.
How Do You Dump?
If you're a boater, this is relevant to you. It takes less than two minutes to add your voice.
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A Slow News-Day Headline
As we have mentioned before, we often use the "Osprey Cam," which can be found at sfbayospreys.org, to check the wind in the East Bay.
Sailing Adventures
Hear how Jim Shaw and his friends cruised from Sausalito to Mexico in the '60s, in a rebuilt, refashioned surplus Navy whaleboat.
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A Little Knowledge Can Go a Long Way
It's all about fun and games, but just to make sure it stays that way, it's important to be well prepared. Well-prepared boats and well-prepared crew help make sure you can laugh all the way from San Diego to Cabo.
When It's Not a Knot
Join Jeff Zarwell for a two-hour rope splicing class, next Wednesday, at Spaulding Marine Center in Sausalito.
Troubled Waters
On Thursday, October 6, the California attorney general announced a guilty plea by Debbie Reynolds of Passage Nautical for tax evasion.
Good On'ya Karl
Latitude 38's Nicki Bennett, managed to sneak out of work on Friday to watch the Blue Angels air show from on the water.
The World Famous L38
Here's an unusual picture for this month's Caption Contest(!). Hopefully this hasn't happened to you!
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Good Tips
Are you ready for the 28th Baja Ha-Ha? With only three weeks left before the kickoff, the Poobah has put together some helpful tips.
The Yacht Racing Association
The YRA has scheduled their Year-End Trophy Party for Saturday, November 19.
Put it On Your Calendar: It's Free!
Boaters can easily amass an arsenal of expired flares. It's better to take advantage of a free disposal opportunity.
Know the Zone
A safety zone has been established and will be enforced across the weekend for the Blue Angels Air Show.
Where to Next?
The 2023 Pacific Puddle Jump rally to French Polynesia has just been announced, with registrations opening on October 26.
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Downhill Romp to Marina del Rey
Channel Islands Yacht Club and Del Rey YC jointly ran the Channel Islands to Marina del Rey Race.
The Comfort of Keeping it Simple
Small boat sailors tend to sail more often simply because it's easier. Joe Svitek has owned his Coronado 25 since 1978 and is still enjoying it, sailing or just sitting.
Sailing Trivia
Do you know anything about this boat? Drop us a line so we can help solve the mystery.
Sailing in Winning Company
John Clauser from Walnut Creek, known locally as an avid sailor aboard his 1D48 'Bodacious+,' has won a Nobel Prize for his work and experiments as a physicist.
Sailors' Stories
Archie owns the 60-foot 'Titania' — showcased at wooden boat shows — and has been sailing to Catalina for years.
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It's time to Follow the Sun
San Francisco Bay is a waypoint for many boats on their way south as they head off to parts unknown.
The Bay's Haunted Waters
Pat Broderick is presenting his talk “Ghost Ships of San Francisco Bay” on Zoom, tonight, at the Mill Valley Historical Society, as part of Mill Valley Library's Virtual Events.
Weather Alerts
On Sunday, much of the state of Jalisco was in a state of alert, with a hurricane warning effective from San Blas to Mazatlán.
Getting Everyone On Board
Sailors and sailing are both adaptable. California Inclusive Sailing is adapting boats in Newport Beach to make it possible for people of all abilities to connect to sailing.
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Sailing In Pictures
Check out these great photos of our community last month, on and off the water.
Video of the Day
Sailing on San Francisco Bay doesn't always have to be heavy weather pounding into steep chop, white knuckles gripping the helm…
Good Reading for Everyone
Friends always appreciate an opportunity to go sailing with you. They'll also appreciate the gift of sailing even when you're not around.
Extreme Impact in Florida
The devastation from Hurricane Ian is still underway as it passes over Charleston, South Carolina. We hope to hear stories of miraculous luck and survival, but so far it looks as if boats and boating facilities took an enormous hit.
Women Teaching Women
What happens to a yacht club when their landlord evicts them from their rented clubhouse and their members watch their former home get demolished?
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A Month's Worth of Great Reads
Along with all the best in sailing stories, this month we're giving readers the chance to win one of five Spracht BoneHead Sport headsets to celebrate the one-year anniversary of 'Good Jibes!'
Digging in For Stormy Weather
What's your anchor setup to give you a good night's sleep? There are a lot of approaches to handle a wide variety of circumstances.
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Fall Classic Regattas and More
Happening This Week; Next Week; Mid-Month Regattas; the Fourth but Not Final Weekend; Don't Get Spooked!
Sailors' Stories
Randall Reeeves is the first person to complete the 40,000-nautical-mile Figure 8 Voyage singlehanded. Hear the story of how he managed such a voyage, and more.
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Commentary
The United States spends more than 10% of its federal budget, and nearly half of its discretionary spending, on the military, and one of the apparent benefits of this staggering investment is the humanitarian component.
Family Fun On and Off the Water
Vallejo and Redwood City are welcoming fall with a celebration of their waterfront communities, both on and off the water.
Classic Yacht Regatta
Pam Rorke Levy and Matt Brooks looked forward to ending the summer season at IYRS's Newport Classic Yacht Regatta.
Get In on the Action
There are a lot of racing-miles behind all the great stories told by the racers featured in the past year of Good Jibes. We look forward to more racing and racing guests in 2023.
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Wild Life and Human Life Collide
Ah, the majestic sea lion, nature's lethargic, barking pile of blubber, who — like a pack of sun-starved, snowbird tourists — can turn docks into lounge chairs and laze in the sun for hours. Sure, this might be an unflattering description of one of God's creatures (both sea lions and tourists), but there's no doubt that pinnipeds and sailors' habitats have a tendency to overlap. How close is too close?
Oceans Away from Home
Dale Land and his wife Michelle appear to have had a great summer sailing in Riccione, Italy.
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