May 2022

Delta Rat Scrapbook – by Bill Wells

PICYA Change Of Watch The Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association held their change of watch on March 12. It was held at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon. I don’t think there was an empty...

Lessons Learned – by Pat Carson

Hazards Of The Sea A question I am often asked is, “do I worry about debris in the ocean when making coastal deliveries, especially when running a vessel at night?” A usual follow-up question is,...

What I Saw – by Jackie Philpott

Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix Here’s what I saw on Friday Mar. 25. The publisher sent me to St. Francis Yacht Club with a press pass. Me. With a press pass. I was...

From Way Back – by Ty Mellott

Since starting this section a few months ago I am quite pleased with how many of you have chosen to interact and give up your knowledge to provide information that may otherwise be forgotten....

New Products – By Terry Goble

For Glowing Teak, Nothing Beats The Tip Top System Even small teak trim pieces can elevate a boat’s feeling of luxury and may help command higher resale values – but only if kept in...

Letters

Letters – by Our Readers

Ty, The photo in the April Yachtsman Magazine feature “From Way Back” of the young man in a V-Drive is probably an Orsi family member. Ni Orsi, Jr. was the water skier in the family. He was...

Calendar - Down The Rode

Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

BAY & BEYOND APRIL 18 -19 • 6th Annual California Boating Congress, Sacramento, CA. The time is rapidly approaching for the annual “California Boating Congress.” This is an annual event where the marine industry...