Weather
Continuing (Sailing) Education
"Calling all would-be, green, or rusty match racers of the Bay Area!"
The Winds of Spring in Baja and Beyond
Baja California is notorious for strong northwesterly winds, making northbound transits to the US challenging in the spring.
Corinthian Midwinters Could Be Called Midsummers
Signing up for midwinter racing adds that extra level of commitment for you and your crew to get the boat out sailing in the winter.
US Coast Guard Seeks Help Finding Two Dinghy Owners
In separate incidents, the USCG has picked up two dinghies that were adrift off Hawaii on Sunday. They're seeking the public's help in locating the owners.
Tongan Tsunami Inundates Santa Cruz Harbor
The wave from the Tonga volcano showed up in California, causing turmoil in Santa Cruz Harbor.
Tonga Reminds Us, Never Turn Your Back on a Tsunami
The Tongan tsunami swept the West Coast, leaving significant damage to a few and barely a ripple for most.
Red Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight
"Does the weather proverb 'Red sky at morning, sailor take warning / Red sky at night, sailor's delight' have any basis in weather fact?"
Digging It at Hood River Marina on the Columbia River Gorge
Right now, there's quite a difference in sailing conditions between San Francisco Bay and the Columbia River Gorge.
Clear the Decks, Batten the Hatches! Get Storm-Ready!
In January's 'Latitude 38' Mary SwiftSwan, from Afterguard Sailing Academy in Oakland, wrote about last October's "bomb cyclone" and the loss of the Ericson 34 'Anthem.'
Webinars and Seminars This Month
Take advantage of the long, dark evenings of winter to practice lifelong learning.
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