“1421″, a 2008 Hunter 36, Captained by John McKinney, won the coveted Full Moon Frolic Cup back last night by beating “Bodacious” and April winner, “Varekai” in a good evening breeze that began to die on the homeward leg. Varekai won the cup in April. May saw a contest that was called off due to [...]

Last night, the Full Moon Frolic saw a closely contested sailing race out to the Wes Mark from the Channel Islands Harbor entrance. By just a few boat lengths, Varekai, Captained by Owner Mick Rotondo,  took the coveted Red Cup away from 1421, Captained by Member of the Year 2007, John McKinney. The 1421 crew [...]

I got up this morning climbed into shorts and walked over to the marina. It was already in the 70’s and the strong Santa Ana winds from yesterday were beginning to abate. Sure enough, by mid afternoon a gentle breeze from the Northwest kicked in. Winter sailing in Southern California can generally be some of [...]