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Living Their Dream: The Clipper Round the World Race Story
So who are the Clipper Race sailors, the people who take a year off to race around the world, and what inspired them? In setting…
The Knarr Lifestyle, On and Off the Water
The International Knarr Championships returns to the San Francisco Bay. Every three years San Francisco hosts a most unique regatta featuring world class racing and…
Changes in Latitude: A California Girl Heads to Key West
San Francisco J/70 sailor and photographer Christy Usher followed her boat to Key West Race Week where she got a front-row seat for all the…
J/Fest: Passionate Sailors on SF Bay
J/Boats tagline is ‘Better sailboats for people who love sailing’ and that was evident at this year’s J/Fest, where passion for the sport was everywhere….
Alcatel J/70 Worlds Delivers More Than Results
The husband and wife team of Tracy and Christy Usher bought their J/70 sailboat Christine Robin one year ago setting their sights on sailing in…
J/70 Sailor Claudia Rossi Inspires On and Off the Water
Claudia Rossi and her Petite Terrible sailing team land in Northern Sardinia for the 2017 Audi J/70 World Championships. More than 160 boats are racing…
Island Style: Lessons Learned During a 16-Month Honeymoon at Sea
Our friends didn’t really believe us when we said we planned to quit our jobs, get married, rename a sailboat Honeymoon, and attempt to sail…
Inspired Picnicking: Le Diner a San Francisco
Picnics are one of the things I like best about “summer”. There is something about enjoying your own curated meal in an unexpected place, whether…
Hunt for Treasure or Create Your Own at Oddyssea in Half Moon Bay
While away an afternoon at Oddyssea Outside, a garden of treasures sure to inspire visitors of all ages. The “Come Create Your Masterpiece” sign outside…
5 Fabulous Gifts for the Sailor Who Has Everything
Looking for the perfect something for your sea-loving sophisticate? We have five suggestions so cool they’re hot. You’re supposed to be shopping for your favorite…
Holiday Gift Guide: Top 10 Chic Sailing Gifts
Looking for the perfect gift for your stylish sailor? We’ve got you covered. Avel & Men crafts a sophisticated nautical backpack that is a great…
Helly Hansen: Best Designs of 2014
Every woman has a few pieces of clothing she loves. It’s the way they fit, look and feel, but especially how she feels while wearing…