March 2023 - Page 7 of 11

Sailing into a Dream: The Corsica Classic 5th Edition

by Kara Hugglestone

The 5th Edition of the Corsica Classic that took place August 22-30th is far away my favorite one. Aboard Oiseau de Feu ©Katia Kulawick-Assante The official Corsica Classic Polo by Lacoste, from the “Marine Alphabet” line ©Lacoste Sebago, always on the dock(side) ©Sebago Probably because the casting was fantastic, probably because the week was made [...] View Post

Fashion

Sailing Gear Review: Helly Hansen Head to Toe

by Kara Hugglestone

As fans of Helly Hansen’s mix of comfort, function and style, we were pleased to review this collection of gear for almost any sailing condition. The Helly Hansen Crew Coastal Jacket 2’s sleek design and ability to tame San Francisco’s weather won over Kira Maixner. It’s kept her dry and warm during her active sailing [...] View Post

Lifestyle Sailing

A Day Aboard the Elegant J Class Hanuman

by Kara Hugglestone

Checking a box off the bucket list sailing aboard Jim & Kristy Clark’s 138-foot Hanuman in the America’s Cup J Class Regatta. Majestic, elegant, timeless, classic… The adjectives to describe the stunning J Class could go on and on. When seven of these gorgeous yachts met recently at the America’s Cup J Class Regatta it [...] View Post

Fashion

Oscar de la Renta Resort Dazzles on the Shore of Lake Tahoe

by Kara Hugglestone

Oscar de la Renta’s Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia unveil their 2018 Resort Collection at the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s annual fashion event and fundraiser. Once a year, a beautiful stretch of beach along Lake Tahoe’s Incline Village turns into a high-fashion runway. It’s the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s 48th Annual Fashion on [...] View Post

Food & Wine Lifestyle Sailing

San Francisco’s Best Places to Dock and Dine

by Kara Hugglestone

An ideal way to reward the crew – and the skipper too – for a great day on the Bay is a wonderful meal on the waterfront. Fortunately the Bay Area boasts some tasty ‘sail to’ restaurants, from fish shacks to five star, there is something for everyone. Seafood Classics San Francisco sailors all know [...] View Post

Sailing

San Francisco’s One and Only Three Bridge Fiasco!

by Kira Maixner

500 racers. 365 sailboats. Three bridges. One bay. Welcome to the Three Bridge Fiasco. For more than 30 years the Singlehanded Sailing Society has been organizing the race that flings sailors to the far reaches of the San Francisco Bay. the san francisco skyline makes a dramatic backdrop for the three bridge fiasco fleet, photo: [...] View Post

Fashion

Gear Review: Sebago Shoes for Sailing, City & Beyond

by Kara Hugglestone

Sebago is so much more than the iconic Dockside: Sail Couture tests the Litesides, Cyphon Sea Sport, and Bala sailing and lifestyle shoes. Like most women, I love shoes, so when I was offered the chance to try a selection of Sebago footwear I jumped at the chance. I was already familiar with their iconic [...] View Post

Sailing

Sailing ‘Socially’ with Kroocial

by Kara Hugglestone

One of the best things about having a passion is sharing it. And for me, there is nothing like sharing the experience of gliding across the water, sun on your face and wind at your back. The only problem is sometimes you don’t have a boat and sometimes you have a boat but no crew. [...] View Post

Food & Wine

Special Wine for a Special Evening – Cheers!

by Kara Hugglestone

Few things are so inextricably tied as New Year’s Eve and champagne. Dancing at a black tie or après black diamond, wherever I am this special night I’m sure to toast with an exceptional bubbly. The new year with all it’s hopes and dreams deserves to be welcomed with something memorable so I’ll share some [...] View Post

Fashion Lifestyle

Stepping Back in Time at Filoli

by Kara Hugglestone

Strolling Filoli’s beautiful gardens, early jazz tunes playing in the background and dressed in art deco-era attire you’re easily transported back in time. It’s a treat that comes once a year, at the great house’s Step Back in Time event. The majestic location coupled with the volunteers “downstairs” period dress gives a particular Downton [...] View Post