January 2023

Delta Rat Scrapbook – by Bill Wells

Saint Francis Yacht Club After a two-year pause during the COVID crisis, the club has reinstated its live onsite Wednesday yachting lunches. Typically, there would be a buffet lunch followed by an audio/video presentation...

Lessons Learned – by Pat Carson

The Lowly Magnetic Compass I know your boat has one. Some are quite well manufactured and if properly mounted, easy to use. Others are cheap dollar store products that are better suited for use on...

What I Saw – by Jackie Philpott

Sailing Out Of South Beach Saturday Nov. 19 was a gorgeous winter day on the San Francisco Bay, perfect for a sailboat race. This race was the first of several, part of South Beach...

New Products – By Terry Goble

Low Flush-Volume Toilet Saves Onboard Water Whether near the coast or far offshore, potable water is a precious resource on a boat. SeaEra QC Electric Macerating Toilets from Raritan Engineering help conserve this: they...

Calendar - Down The Rode

Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

BAY & BEYOND DECEMBER TBA • Bay and Beyond Annual Lighted Boat Parades, make sure to check the organizers of your local and favorite Holiday Parades for their planned dates and starting times. Chartered...