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A Day on the Water – from the Sailing Diary of Tradewinds Member Joyce Y.
Presidents Day — sunny, nice, sometime after one in the afternoon — my friend Kriya and I were heading back to Tradewinds on a Capri 22. We were ending a short yet enjoyable sail along the Richmond shoreline. As we … Continue reading
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Nautical Terminator – Curse Like a Sailor
The other day at a Tradewinds instructors meeting, the estimable Craig Walker, a true gentleman and our most accomplished teacher, opined that we should not be cursing during class. Now, on the one hand, I completely agree that our instructors … Continue reading
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My Grand Adventure – by Tradewinds Member Peter D.
Hello everyone! I’m back in Sacramento after my grand adventure which included 700+ nautical miles of open ocean sailing from NW Spain to Madeira. Here’s one version of the tale, although my sailing buddies Mike Duda and Tom Flynn may … Continue reading
It’s Getting Dark Earlier
In my opinion winter has arrived. It’s not really winter until December 21, however, for me it’s winter when we move off daylight savings time back to standard time. That’s the point it starts to get frustrating getting back to the dock before … Continue reading
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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race – by Mike Holmes
Have you ever thought of quitting your job, buying a boat and sailing to exotic locations around the world? If you love being on the water as much as I do, I’m sure you’ve had these thoughts more than once. … Continue reading
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That Just Doesn’t Seem Like the Right Thing to Do!
August can be an interesting time at the Tradewinds docks. Lots of wind, accompanied by the normal “too much wind docking entertainment.” One particular August Saturday saw the day end with two boats “parked” at the exact same spot, laying … Continue reading
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Sailors Will Argue About Anything
At a recent instructors’ meeting we had a disagreement or two—nothing serious, but it reminded me of the time a couple of decades ago at a similar such meeting when we spent an hour in heated debate over whether we … Continue reading
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From Tradewinds to Boat Ownership – By TW member Art E.
What is it like to go from being a novice sailor, to navigating Tradewinds classes, and then ending up a boat owner? Well, exhilarating, fun, serious, not without some expense, and a few unanticipated outcomes. This is my journey from … Continue reading
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Getting the Most Out of Your Bareboat Cruising Class
With many things in life, you get out what you are willing to put in. Sailing classes are a great example. Over the years, I have had students that have not even cracked the book open, and others who have … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts Regarding the Richmond Ferry Service
It’s been a long wait, however, ferry service between the San Francisco Ferry Building and Richmond is scheduled to begin on Thursday, January 10, 2019. We are already hearing a lot of questions on how the ferry service will impact … Continue reading