Safety
Books Recommended by Our Good Jibes Guests
There's no shortage of great books for sailors. Our podcast guests have some favorites that inspired their sailing dreams.
A Cavalcade of Lighted Boat Parades Begins This Weekend
The Lighted Boat Parade on the Estuary's theme will be Deck the Hulls. Staging will be on the Alameda side…
Crew Member Death Mars Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) has been marred by the tragic death of a crew member aboard one of the participating yachts.
Fire Aboard Powerboat Threatens Petaluma Docks
Boaters tied alongside the docks on the Petaluma River were woken by a fire aboard a neighboring boat early on Saturday morning.
A Word About Non-Brightly Colored Foul Weather Gear
What is your foul weather gear philosophy? Do you choose bright colors for safety, dark colors for style, or do you just buy what's affordable, or accept what's been handed down?
Lessons Learned from a Windsurfing Rescue
After one more sprint, I realize that I'll never catch my gear and stop to rest. There are two hours of daylight left, so I start swimming.
Expired Marine Flare Collection for East Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
Boat owners in East Contra Costa County and Alameda County will have an opportunity to dispose of expired marine flares on Sunday November 14.
Oil Spill, Lost Containers and a Burning Ship
As investigations continue regarding the recent oil spill in Southern California, a container ship in the Pacific Northwest has been battling a fire.
Sailor Performs Ocean Rescue off California Coast
"I am still shaking about the horror she faced for 12 hours in darkness in the ocean with no life jacket or anything whatsoever," Khosrow wrote.
Brazilian Navy Tall Ship Tangos with Drawbridge
The Brazilian navy's tall ship 'Cisne Branco' collided with a drawbridge over the Guayas River in Ecuador on Monday.
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