Posts by Tim Henry
Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge Near Homer, Alaska, and the End of a First Leg
After more than 20 days at sea, Randall Reeves, Harmon Shragge and 'Moli' are nearing Homer, Alaska, and the conclusion of the first stage of their "wrong way" multi-leg circumnavigation of the Americas.
The Enduring Unpopularity of the Proposed S.F. Marina Expansion
the City of San Francisco and Pacific Gas & Electric finally agreed to a nearly $190 million settlement in 2021 where the utility company was obliged to clean up toxic waste in S.F. Marina's East Harbor, PG&E has been working with the S.F. Recreation and Park Department on plans for a new public marina.
As Piracy on the Estuary Continues, Coast Guard Announces Patrols
After nearly a month of lawlessness and what liveaboard residents have described as a state of perpetual fear and anxiety, the Coast Guard announced this week that they will begin patrolling the Oakland Estuary to combat a recent outbreak of piracy.
‘Good Jibes’ Episode #107: Celebrating French Sailing Culture With Charly Devanneaux
This week’s 'Good Jibes' host John Arndt is joined by offshore racer and Naos Yachts founder and CEO Charly Devanneaux to chat about all things racing, cruising, and French sailing
The Sausalito Community Boating Center’s Oyster Festival Is on Saturday
Oysters, artists, ecologists, and dreamers and the Cruising Club’s Kid's Day. Everything one needs for an afternoon of family fun.
The World Remembers and Celebrates Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett passed away on Friday at the age of 76. An outpouring of love, memories and heartache has filled every corner of the media landscape, celebrating a good man and a life magnificently lived.
Thieves on Oakland Estuary Steal Boats With Impunity, Face Few Consequences
Over the past few weeks, several boats have been stolen out of Alameda marinas on almost a daily basis, often in broad daylight, and sometimes with the stolen property immediately visible from across the Oakland Estuary.
Hilary Brings Flash Floods to Baja and SoCal, but Its Bark Appears Worse Than Its Bite
As the remnants of the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years now evaporate over northern Nevada, people are trying to assess the damage done from the heavy rainfall and flooding from Hilary.
A Mild Case of Red Tide in the Bay Area Seems To Have Come and Gone
Red tide, an algae bloom that last year killed thousands of fish in the Bay Area, briefly returned to local waters — especially in the East Bay — but appears to have passed.
The Protections and Perils of Tethering Yourself Into a Sailboat
There is no question that tethers are both widely used and a kind of basic, no-brainer method of keeping sailors attached to the boat. But every safety measure brings with it a perception of security that may be shattered when the unthinkable actually occurs.
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