SS Ohioan Shipwreck at Pt. Lobos, Oct. 1936
The Freighter SS Ohioan on rocks at Point Lobos (near Mile Rock at the entrance of San Francisco Bay), being hit by waves. Stack smoking, so taken shortly after stranding on the night of October 7,...
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International Actions Pay Off For Pacific Bluefin Tuna as Species Rebounds
Following international action to end overfishing of Pacific bluefin tuna, a new stock assessment shows that the species is now increasing and includes many younger fish that will help accelerate its rebound. The new assessment was...
Hurricane Drones Heading Back to the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico
(August 3, 2022 – St. Petersburg, FL) – Saildrone has launched its second annual Hurricane mission, partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research to send seven uncrewed surface...
Rolex Big Boat Series to Race Under ORC Rating Rule in 2022
On September 15, 2022, when handicap fleets line up to compete in the Rolex Big Boat Series, they will be racing under rating rules established by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) rather than the Offshore Rating...
The Ocean Race launches campaign for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights
The Ocean Race is launching One Blue Voice, a new initiative to drive public support for ocean rights. The ambitious campaign aims to give the ocean a voice and put in place a global framework for...
Phoenix Lay To Rest Ghosts Of Regattas Past
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Registration opens for the 2022 Rolex Big Boat Series
Hitting the start line on time and in a strong position lays the foundation for winning races. Experienced skippers know that prepping for the start of a big race begins with completing entry forms and locking...
Two boats out early in Pac Cup
This is a story of success, not failure. Two boats are out early on. Circe, a Freedom 40/40 started and encountered a number of issues underway, the most alarming of which was a leak at the...
A new 49 ft. electric sailing yacht from X-Yachts
”We didn’t want to be first movers on this area, but preferred to wait until technology and knowledge had matured properly”, says Kræn Nielsen, CEO of X-Yachts’. ”And I’m really happy to say that the time...
Mile Rocks Lighthouse
Mile Rocks Lighthouse, located a mile from the Golden Gate Bridge, was built in 1906 and operated for 60 years, when the tower was removed. Only the foundation and base remain. Building of the lighthouse was...