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What Rule Applies Here?
In the situation shown in this photo, which vessel has the right-of-way and why? Here at Tradewinds we focus on teaching new sailors how to cruise safely in the unique and challenging waters of the San Francisco Bay. At the … Continue reading
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You can find Tradewinds Members anywhere
Hi Matt and Brandy, This is Jeff and Marcia Parten from On Three. We were members of the club for several years before we bought our own boat. We also had a slip on Dock D during Covid. We just … Continue reading
Tradewinds Member Passage
Hey Brandy & Matt! I hoisted the TWSC burgee on “Rover” (Valiant 42) after we anchored in Taioha’e Bay on Nuku Hiva in the Marquesa Islands after our 26-day passage from San Diego, covering 3,230nm. We left San Diego on … Continue reading
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Coast Guard Safety Inspection Boarding
Hello Tradewinds family! I had a great sailing day on the Concord yesterday, including my first ever while-still-moving boarding by the US Coast Guard! I called it in to Tradewinds right after they transferred off and gave a brief summary … Continue reading
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Poseidon Was Listening
Sunday Bruce, Johannes and I (Colin) took Pacific High out. As we were preparing to go I said to the crew, let’s try to get to the Golden Gate but if we cannot make it in time with the early … Continue reading
Skipper’s Tip, Reefing Underway
Reefing Underway With the summer winds starting to blow, we thought we’d touch upon this very important subject. Allowing the sails to flog for extended periods greatly shortens sail life and leads to torn batten pockets and lost or broken … Continue reading
Brandy’s Chartering Tips – We forgot the bucket!!!
Sure, we never forget the big things, like food, snorkel gear, charcoal, sunscreen…. but what about the little things can be impossible to find once you leave port? If you are like Brandy, you prefer a clean boat. After partying … Continue reading
Brandy’s Chartering Tips – The first night…
Whenever possible, book your charter so that you are staying on the boat the first night at the marina you are departing from. The advantages are numerous. Staying at the departure location the first night allows you to get settled … Continue reading
King Tides
By Tradewinds Instructor Tony Johnson In this world of few certainties, there is one thing that I am certain of: I am not certain how the tides work. Oh, it’s the moon’s gravity, and I think the sun is involved. … Continue reading
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Nautical Terminator – Headsail
By Tradewinds Instructor Tony Johnson Even though the term may not be common up here in the land of the America’s Cup, I’ve heard headsails called “headies” by those sailors from down under who … Continue reading