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Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show!
It was a postcard-perfect day for the Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show, elegant wooden masts stretching into the sky, flags flying. There was almost a…
Master Mariners Regatta: Classic Beauty in Motion
The Master Mariners Regatta is a fitting name for one of the oldest, most challenging and beautiful races on San Francisco Bay. It’s the day…
Maserati Breaks Gold Route Record Stylishly
San Francisco is no stranger to fashionable European visitors, but recently we hosted an especially distinguished and stylish Italian guest. Beautiful, sleek and oh so…
Mariniere: Original French Sailor Chic
Ah, the French Mariniere… Known by many names, sailor’s shirt, French Navy shirt, Breton, or simply boat shirt, it’s a piece of effortless chic that…
Luxury Chartering in New England This Summer
Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by Helly Hanson Every summer, yachting enthusiasts from far and wide come to New England to explore its scenic coastline, which…
Livorno — One of Italy’s Hidden Treasures
There are some places you never leave. Tuscany is spoiled for choice. There is so much to see and so little time—but save some time for…
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…