Sailing

One of San Francisco’s most charming sailing traditions is Opening Day on the Bay.  It marks the official start to the boating season here and this year more than 100 vessels participated.  It’s quit a festive occasion with the entire maritime community taking part.  Classic and contemporary craft mix with historic workboats, fireboats, historic towboats [...] View Post Opening Day on the Bay!

History was made when Kristy Hinze-Clark, the beautiful Australian model who co-owns the 100-foot supermaxi Comanche with husband Jim Clark steered the yacht across the Rolex Sydney Hobart finish line on December 28. It was a double first: The first female owner to take line honors in the history of the Rolex Sydney Hobart, and [...] View Post From Fashion to Foulies, Kristy Hinze-Clark Takes Sydney Hobart by Storm

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 the 2016 Alcatel World Championships in San Francisco, just six months from their first major regatta. Here, Christy tells their story and explains why buying the J/70 was the best [...] View Post Alcatel J/70 Worlds Delivers More Than Results

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 The Big Boats Return to Rolex Big Boat Series