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The Big Boats Return to Rolex Big Boat Series

by Kara Hugglestone

The St. Francis Yacht Club hosts 140 days of racing per year, but September’s annual Rolex Big Boat Series is the premier event on the calendar. September in San Francisco means one thing to sailors, regatta fans, and lovers of the sailing lifestyle: Rolex Big Boat Series at the St. Francis Yacht Club. This year, [...] View Post

Lifestyle

Sail Away with the Iconic Covers of the New Yorker

by Jenn Virskus

Over the past nine decades, the New Yorker has featured dozens of covers inspired by sailing and the sailing lifestyle. The New Yorker is known for their fantastic, iconic, and often controversial illustrated covers, from the first issue on February 21, 1925 depicting dandy Eustace Tilley created by Rea Irvin, which would become the magazine’s [...] View Post

Fashion Lifestyle

Sail Couture Holiday Gift Guide 2022

by Kara Hugglestone

Few things are as satisfying as giving the perfect gift, something truly special that will be treasured. This year we searched out unique gifts for the special sailor on your list and some even have a Sail Couture discount! north37 designs imports one-of-a-kind sailbags from boutique companies in France. 727 sailbags messenger and sam bags [...] View Post

Fashion Lifestyle

Sail Couture Holiday Gift Guide – by Sailor Personality

by Kara Hugglestone

Is your sailor a racer or cruiser, fashionista, techie, or more traditional? This year we organized our gift guide by personality and passion. Read on to find the perfect gift for your sailor… The Racer Gill’s stylish new Coastal Racer Jacket has all the features of a coastal jacket, yet the ease of movement racing [...] View Post

Lifestyle

Sailing for a Cure: The Leukemia Cup Regatta

by Kira Maixner

Every year Leukemia Cup Regattas are hosted at Yacht Clubs across North America. Last year, 10,000 sailors came together nationwide to raise $4 million dollars for research, patient and community support, public health education, and professional education. greater bay area leukemia cup regatta, photo by: ellen hoke photography greater bay area leukemia cup regatta, photo [...] View Post

Fashion Lifestyle Sailing

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

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

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

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

Lifestyle

What It’s Like to Race the Transpac

by Jenn Virskus

San Francisco sailor Jenn Virskus shares her experience of racing the 2015 Transpac aboard the Santa Cruz 50 Adrenalin. I flew into Long Beach the night before my first Transpac and the power was out. After ordering fajitas, guacamole, and a beer at a hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint, I turned to the two crewmates I was eating with [...] View Post