Of Birds and Fishes
Sail Magazine
May 9, 2019
Day 215
Noon Position: 19 18N 53 16W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): WxS 3.5
Wind(t/tws): E 6.5
Sea(t/ft): E 3
Sky: Mostly clear. Some mares tales in the morning; now gone.
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Big Fish, Little Fish
Sail Magazine
May 8, 2019
Day 215
Noon Position: 18 54N 51 17W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): W 4
Wind(t/tws): E 5
Sea(t/ft): E 2
Sky: Light squalls, then clear
10ths Cloud Cover...
ANGEL ISLAND PICNIC – Sunday, June 2
San Francisco Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors
On Sunday, June 2, BAADS forces will gather at Angel Island for our annual picnic and potluck. ‘Tho it hasn’t happened in the last couple of years, we are revising this wonderful tradition. Some sailors will take keelboats over but most of us will arrive by ferry.
SBYC / BAADS Roving Dock Party – Saturday, June 8
San Francisco Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors
Ask anyone who attended last year’s SBYC Roving Dock Party, they will tell you they had a blast. Participants show-off their boats and provide a drink and small nibble. Many of the people dress up with themes for their boats or in yachting attire from days of yore.
Russian man rows from New Zealand to Chile
Sail Magazine
In this world there are people who like adventure and then there are adventurers; professional adventurers. Russian born Fedor Konyukhov is the latter. This man has more courage than just about anyone on the planet.
Multihull round-up: Our pick of the season’s newest boats
Sailing Today Magazine
The catamaran market is booming, as more and more sailors discover the joys of all that extra square footage afloat. Modern power systems mean they’re easy to handle too, and the performance under sail can be sparkling for sailors who don’t want to spend hours battling into a headwind ...
Register for free entry to the South Coast Boat Show
Sailing Today Magazine
The South Coast Boat Show takes place at Ocean Village Marina on 17-19 May 2019. This brand-new power and sail show features over 60 new boat models, and attendance for those who pre-register is free via southcoastboatshow.com The show’s opening times are 17 May (12-7pm)...
Tower Bridge launch for new Oyster 565 bluewater cruiser
Sailing Today Magazine
The new £1.3m Oyster 565 has been revealed to the world at an event in London, with an eye-catching photo opportunity as the yacht sailed under Tower Bridge. (Pics: Brian Carlin) Based on feedback from Oyster owners...
Bermuda Junior Gold Cup & Antigua-Bermuda Race (Sailing)
IslandStats.com: Soccer
Bermuda's RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup
The 17th year of the RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup continued on the Great Sound.
Four races were held on Day Two to take the se
European Yacht of the Year 2019: Best performance cruisers
Yachting World Magazine
It was a close-run fight between three finalists in the performance cruisers category of the European Yacht of the Year 2019
Squally Ride
Sail Magazine
May 7, 2019
Day 214
Noon Position: 18 21N 48 95W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): NWxW 6
Wind(t/tws): NE 11
Sea(t/ft): NE 4
Sky: Clear
10ths Cloud Cover: 0
Bar(mb)...
May 2019 Chartering Update
Cruising World Magazine
Charter
Monthly news and notes from the charter and vacation sailing industry.
Monthly update for May 2019 on the charter industry.
Installing an Anchor Windlass
Cruising World Magazine
How to
A step-by-step look at choosing and installing a new windlass for your sailboat.
Long time cruiser and DIY-er Tom Zydler replaces his old, worn windlass with a new model from Maxwell.
Adult Sail Training – Registrations Now Open for Course starting 3rd Week May 2019
National Yacht Club
Registrations are now open for our 1st Adult Sail Training Course of 2019 running in May / June.
Don’t Miss! May – June 2019 Caribbean Events
All At Sea
Antigua Bermuda Race / Leverick Bay Poker Run / Foxy’s Wooden & Classic Yacht Regatta / Nautical Parade – 500th Anniversary of Havana, Cuba.
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