March 2023 - Page 3 of 11

Gourmet Getaway: Wine County’s Yountville

by Kara Hugglestone

No matter the season, wine country weekends are always a good idea. The picturesque town of Yountville is a favorite destination with world-class wineries and restaurants. The mile-long town with a village feel boasts four Michelin stars between The French Laundry and its casual cousin Bouchon. It’s unofficially known as the culinary capital of Wine [...] View Post

5 Fabulous Gifts for the Sailor Who Has Everything

by Kara Hugglestone

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 sailor this holiday, but you’ll want to put these fabulous gifts on your list, too. Mafia Deep Blue Bag It might seem like everyone is making upcycled sail bags these [...] View Post

Lifestyle

Hunt for Treasure or Create Your Own at Oddyssea in Half Moon Bay

by Kara Hugglestone

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 Half Moon Bay’s Oddyssea Garden beckons in. Intrigued, I enter. “Come Create Your Masterpiece”… Oddyssea Outside’s sign beckons in the quaint town of Half Moon Bay. Photo: Sail Couture. Inspiration [...] View Post

Food & Wine

Inspired Picnicking: Le Diner a San Francisco

by Kara Hugglestone

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 it be an impromptu picnic of the local deli special or a culinary delight from your own kitchen. Entertaining is something I particularly enjoy, and I sometimes like to kick [...] View Post

Lifestyle Sailing

J/70 Sailor Claudia Rossi Inspires On and Off the Water

by Kara Hugglestone

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 in the Audi J/70 World Championship hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in the breathtaking Northern Sardinian town of Porto Cervo this week. One to watch is Petit Terrible helmed by [...] View Post

Sailing

J/Fest: Passionate Sailors on SF Bay

by Kara Hugglestone

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. j/105s at the start, photo: chris ray two classes on different courses, photo: sail couture j70s hard on the wind, photo: sail couture Nearly 50 boats representing five classes: J/70, [...] View Post

Lifestyle

The Knarr Lifestyle, On and Off the Water

by Kara Hugglestone

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 the sailing lifestyle in equal measure: The St. Francis Yacht Club played host once again to the International Knarr Championship (IKC) September 2 – 10, 2016. The IKC rotates between [...] View Post

Sailing

Maserati Breaks Gold Route Record Stylishly

by Kara Hugglestone

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 fast, the 70 ft. racing yacht Maserati is everything her name suggests. She created quite a stir during her stay on Pier 39 among locals and tourists alike. Tastefully branded [...] View Post

Fashion

Meet Our Cover Girl Monica Rodal of the Volvo Ocean Race

by Kara Hugglestone

You may have noticed the beautiful blonde gracing the Sail Couture slider images. monica modeling the helly hansen h2 flow jacket, photo: helly hansen Her name is Monica Rodal and she is as accomplished as she is attractive. A Norwegian Champion in the European Dingy, she now works for the Volvo Ocean Race. Monica started [...] View Post

Lifestyle

Meet Nick Dana of Team Alvimedica, US Entry in the Volvo Ocean Race

by Kara Hugglestone

With movie star good looks and a personality to match, Nick Dana lights up any room he enters. Make no mistake though; this accomplished sailor is much more than a pretty face. Nick Dana at the team base, photo: Kara Hugglestone / Sail Couture Nick Dana breaks a wave on the bow of Alvimedica for [...] View Post