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What a Pip, Times 2, Great Vallejo Race 2020 Winner

Great Vallejo Race: Summer and Smoke Vaporizes the Fleets at Season Opener, 120th It’s one for the history books—Summer Smoke,...

Rolex Big Boats San Francisco 2019, Saturday Photo Album

Regatta racing photo album from day three, Saturday, September 13, as photographed from aboard Deception. View images from...

Top 10 Moments: Great Vallejo Race 2019 Onboard Summer & Smoke

The Great Vallejo Race, traditionally held the first weekend in May in Northern California, signals the start of our...

Vibrant Tips for Trimming Mainsail: Am I Possessive? Is the 1 Guest Obsessive?

Need tips for trimming a mainsail? I need a refresher on “polite ways to deal with guest sailor who knows it all." How many crew...

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