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Masterful Big Waves at Westpoint Regatta, July 8

One skipper said action was the best in the race’s history, with “thrilling and challenging” conditions. A July 8 YRA destination event, The Westpoint Regatta is gaining in popularity. The start is staged near Berkeley Pier ruins; course runs westward to Harding, then...

Belvedere Classic and Great Schooner Race 1 in 3 Part Series

Belvedere Classic and Great Schooner Race in San Francisco is one event in a three-part series for classic yachts. This event was held July 15 and hosted by San Francisco Yacht Club. The non-schooner division attracted 16 entrants; four boats competed in schooner...

New Years Race for Master Mariners: Chili and (Friendly) Chiding

Chili and (friendly) chidings on New Years Day Master Mariner race 2023.

Wonderful Wheels to Waves–Cycling 38-Miles at 5am

New foredeck recruit cycles 38-miles at 5am to reach J105 North Americans 2022.

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First Coastal Cleanup Attracts 6 Sailing Science Center Volunteers

First Coastal Cleanup Attracts 6 Sailing Science Center Volunteers

Sep 30, 2020 | Editorial, Environment

Coastal clean-up San Francisco nets truckload of litter found on Treasure Island.

Number 1 Best Learn to Sail Boats for Adults and Youths

Number 1 Best Learn to Sail Boats for Adults and Youths

Sep 10, 2020 | Editorial, Sailing

The best learn to sail boat is aboard a dinghy or small keelboat.

Express 37 Nationals Brings 8 Strong Crews to San Francisco

Express 37 Nationals Brings 8 Strong Crews to San Francisco

Oct 8, 2019 | Editorial, Sailing

Express 37 Nationals had eight crews compete at 2019 Express 37 Nationals hosted by Berkeley Yacht Club, October 4 – 6.

Carbon Fiber Became 1 of Edison’s Other Bright Ideas

Carbon Fiber Became 1 of Edison’s Other Bright Ideas

Sep 6, 2019 | Editorial, Environment, Tech

What is Edison’s carbon fiber? Thomas Edison baked cotton strands and bamboo splinters at high temperatures to carbonize them into a filament able to resist extreme temperatures.

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