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 [...]

For many families considering big boat sailing as a pastime, hobby or lifestyle, sailboat ownership is likely to be unaffordable and these days, definately impractical. Renting a sail boat can be hit or miss. I have found the majority of available rental boats to be in less than great shape and availability itself can be [...]

As of mid day Wednesday, the forecast track for Hurricane Omar brings the eye over St Croix and just North of Tortola. The big worry beyond the possibility of a Category 3 is rain. The quadrant to the South and East of the storm will contain the most rain with predictions as high as 20 [...]