Monthly Archives: July 2011

Polynesian to Pomo

By admin | Published: July 31, 2011

In this space I have celebrated anything and everything driving the technological future of setting forth upon the water. Now is the moment to appreciate a few unique efforts to preserve the heart and spirit of what went before, and what we hope will be a future for the waterways calling us to set forth [...]

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One Sixth of San Francisco Bay

By admin | Published: July 27, 2011

On the San Francisco cityfront, where 145 sailors and 110 volunteers wrapped the Junior Windsurfing Worlds on Sunday, Wednesday saw the practice race—not on the first attempt—for 165 juniors entered in the Laser 4.7 Worlds. Kids, it’s called The Ebb. One-sixth of San Francisco Bay goes out and in twice a day, and The Ebb [...]

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Excuse Me, It Takes a Sailor

By admin | Published: July 11, 2011

On mark roundings, tacking drills, gybing drills and kites As a longtime member of what some people imagine to be a stuffy yacht club on the San Francisco cityfront, I am pleased to share a few thoughts regarding the skill sets of the racing sailor and the place of kiting in that community. The thoughts, [...]

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Transpac Takes Over

By admin | Published: July 7, 2011

I’ve been ignoring the Times on behalf of my duties as press officer for Transpac 2011. Amazing how hard it is to serve two masters, but here’s a tip worth sharing. In watching last Monday’s starters work their way west to the tradewinds (they’ve had to work for it) I have found it useful to [...]

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