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End of an era yesterday when Matson's SS KAUAI (720') was towed out the Bay and under the Golden Gate for a last time, bound for Panama Canal and the...

I have to say, I was super skeptical of online racing, but I'm really enjoying https://www.virtualregatta.com/ particularly when playing with friends...

I've wondered about the utility of a radar reflector in a small boat and can see the AIS transponders all over the world in shipping; so thanks for...

Thanks for this, Rob. You've a bunch of sea miles under Beetles keel, I was hoping you'd chime in here with your thoughts.

My experience with ships running radars and spotting you in amongst the sea clutter is not good - most ships have been unable to see Beetle on their...

Since it didn't smell like epoxy, being all wrapped up with duct tape 'n all, I put the wrapped vane mast in my study under the ceiling heater vent...

There are also a few articles out there, online, as to whether AIS has supplanted the need for a radar reflector. There are articles about whether...

Except for a nice 45-minute walk with Joan when the rain let up, I worked on the vane all day, today. Most of this work is cutting out or drilling or...

I read your thread and I am inspired. Thanks.

+1 :) We appreciate your candidness and reminding we all can learn, any age. Thank you.

OK, today I spent most of the day on the windvane. I did the following... 1. cut the angles at the top of the wind blade and got a piece of 4-inch...

Without wanting to boast or doing the "don't jinx it" thing, I would like to highlight a couple things. When I bought Double Espresso I first motored...

Ok - there were only 2 boat out in the rain, gusts up to 20 and huge ebb. It was one of the best days of sailing in my life. Me and my teen son in...

No. "Boating for recreational purposes" has been prohibited. Singlehanded sailing is a type of boating for recreational purposes -- or at least it is...

And then reforms 1000 miles to the East a few days later!

Have you asked? Let me rephrase that. Do you think anyone has asked for clarification as regards singlehanded sailing? Hear me out regarding this: ...

Sometimes the Pacific High is west of Hawaii... closer to Japan then California... :-)

FWIW: San Diego County and the Port of San Diego have closed San Diego Bay to recreational boating as of today. No exception for single handing.

Allow me to share a few details about the sail arrangements on Changabang (CaB for short). I'm not aware of everything since I've not tried...

Yep, when I was born ...

Chad Peddy is able to inspect in SF Bay and surrounding area. I also travel to Reno and SoCal if needed

Worth noting are the telltails everywhere, even on the antenna. All too much focus these days on electronics. Looks like North Sails, probably from...

You didn't use the rollerfurling on the way up the coast?

I like the tape idea, I’ll give that a try. I do find if I run a needle fib through the center of the line and spend time bunching/loosing before...

What a beautiful boat. Lotsa beds for friends and the liquor cabinet is to die for. When are you going up for a ride, Skip? That would be a great...

From the archives. Nassau, Feb. 1971. Crew L to R: Commodore Tompkins, Ron Holland (sweater), Tom Wylie, Dave Allen (red shorts), sleddog (headband)...

I know many of you do not know me. I was the vice commodore of the master mariners in charge of the regatta & sponsorship as well as sat on the board...