Category Archives: General

Brooks Island Coastal Beach Cleanup Day

Posted on October 3, 2024 by RWeibleTWS

By Chris O., Tradewinds Instructor I pass Brooks Island many times as I teach sailing classes admiring the beauty of this mysterious place, at the same time I cringe at the pungent smell of bird poop coming off the windward side … Continue reading →

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Sailing Odyssey

Posted on September 9, 2024 by RWeibleTWS

Since Odyssey joined the Fleet, I immediately thought: “Nope! That’s just too much boat for me.” From the multiple masts and lack of jib, to the sturdy dodger and the slew of lines in the cockpit, it seemed beyond my … Continue reading →

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Safe To Go

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Tony Johnson

There is really no such thing as safe to go; if you want to be safe, don’t go. Said Saint Thomas Aquinas seven centuries ago: “If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep … Continue reading →

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Let ‘Em Fly…Or Not!

Posted on August 11, 2024 by RWeibleTWS

In the footsteps of Don Gilzean, Craig Walker, and Tony Johnson, I’m stepping up to share some important tips as we see the need from our clubhouse vantage point. And the biggest thing we’ve noticed lately involves…furling!  So, let’s start … Continue reading →

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Some Tidal Astronomy

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Tony Johnson

In the left column of the daily pages in your tide book, you’ll see the phases of the Moon, and in the columns to the right of a full and new Moon, you’ll see that some of the heights are … Continue reading →

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Emerald Sea [Post 3]: Ports and Anchorages from San Francisco to San Diego

Posted on July 1, 2024 by RWeibleTWS

by Jeffrey Hare, Instructor and Owner of Emerald Sea This 3rd post in our series will cover a topic of keen interest to sailors; Places to stop and what to see and do between San Francisco and San Diego (will … Continue reading →

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2023 Cruising: Departure Planning

Posted on June 17, 2024 by RWeibleTWS

Written by Jeff Hare, Tradewinds Instructor and Emerald Sea Owner Living in the Bay Area we take the Golden Gate Bridge for granted. We casually (and perhaps automatically) glance up at it during our daily commute and it’s presence gives … Continue reading →

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Emerald Sea Returns to Marina Bay!

Posted on June 10, 2024 by RWeibleTWS

For those of you who didn’t know, the Catamaran you’ve either taken or hope to take 114 on, belongs to members Becky and Jeff Hare, who just returned from a long cruise down the west coast. Leaving San Francisco Bay … Continue reading →

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Nautical Terminator – Corinthian (Part 1)

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Tony Johnson

In sailing, the word “Corinthian” refers to the non-professional arm of the sport. Sailors compete for the love of it, not for any monetary reward. At some levels of racing, this distinction is strictly enforced according to rules of the … Continue reading →

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How to Troll your crew

Posted on May 10, 2024 by RWeibleTWS

(As with all Trolling, the author chooses to remain anonymous) Many Bay Area residents have heard about the Bay Bridge Troll. You may have even been asked about it by fellow crew, and how to see it. Like all Trolls … Continue reading →

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