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

Reunited At Last

By Monica Grant | July 23, 2021 |

As we neared the turn to the marina, we both got very quiet and anxious about what we would find in dock 9, slip 13.

First Transpac Finishers Arrive in Oahu

By Christine Weaver | July 23, 2021 |

The first finishers in the 2021 Transpac race are just beginning to sail across the finish line at Diamond Head Buoy.

Back to Basics for the Singlehanded Transpacific Race Awards

By Christine Weaver | July 14, 2021 |

The Singlehanded Sailing Society volunteers, solo sailors and various family members and supporters went to a park in Hanalei.

Chartering the BVI When COVID Tries to Stop You

By Monica Grant | June 23, 2021 |

The boat we had reserved was a six-stateroom Moorings 5800 cat, 58 feet of comfort and luxury — special even for a catamaran.

Breeze-on Start for Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race

By Christine Weaver | June 21, 2021 |

In the midst of a heat wave, the 2021 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race started in fog and wind on Saturday, June 19.

The Master Mariners Return to the Bay for a Magnificent Regatta

By John Arndt | June 2, 2021 |

After the Master Mariners Regatta joined the long list of canceled events last year, hopes were high for this year’s comeback. It turned out as bright as the varnish on the many gleaming toerails.

Is It Time to Sell Your Sailboat?

By John Arndt | May 14, 2021 |

We bought and sold a boat in the last six months and are now sailing Friday night races and looking forward to another summer of sailing.

Trending Now on the Bay: Building Small Wooden Boats

By Monica Grant | May 3, 2021 |

“Winds were eight knots from the south and dropping. The boat sailed very nicely. The helm was light and responsive.”

Stanford University Sailors March Against Funding Cuts

By Monica Grant | April 28, 2021 |

Stanford University students marched outside the school on Monday to protest planned funding cuts that will see the end of 11 varsity sports programs, including women’s and coed sailing.

Great Britain Wins on the Great Sound

By Christine Weaver | April 26, 2021 |

Under a challenging COVID cloud, the organizers at SailGP delivered an action-packed regatta making the best of the current situation in the worst of circumstances in locked-down Bermuda.

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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.