2023 Rolex Big Boat Series: Compact Report

The 2023 Rolex "Big Boat" Series has come and gone, races completed, parties attended, protests resolved, fancy watches handed out.

Just memories and swag left to cherish ( and some shiny trophies and bragging rights.

Not the windiest nor sunniest regatta, but fairly well attended with medium sized boats in the 30'-40' range for the most part.

Have the days of maxi's and sleds completely vanished? Will grand prix...

2023 Hobie 16 Open North American Championships Alameda, CA
POSTED ON AUGUST 23, 2023 BY DAVID BROOKES


Day 1
Alameda, CA (August 22, 2023):
34 teams registered for the 2023 Hobie 16 North American Championships in Alameda, CA. Weather conditions improved from yesterday after Tropical Storm Hilary had winds of 30 knots on the race course. This meant all the practice racing had to be cancelled.





Conditions...

2023 5o5 World Championship San Francisco, USA



The 2023 5o5 World Championship has been moved to San Francisco.

23rd September 2023 to 1st October 2023.

Mike Holt, Chairman Of The SCYC 5o5 Worlds statement:







It is with much sadness that I have to announce that Santa Cruz cannot now host the 2023 505 World Championship. Way back in 1989 there was a major earthquake just outside of Santa Cruz...

Frank Slootman's Mod 70' Snow Flake was out practising Sunday, the former Beau Geste, Phaedo3 and Fonica has a storied history and set many records!

See:





Snow flake will be competing in the California 500 Offshore series in May

The boat in the foreground, was abandoned the last weekend of January, and was traversing the area when she went aground.






( pictured Jeremy Boyette's...

A surprise for local sailing legend, Hank Easom was unveiled recently at Brickyard Cove in Point Richmond a short time ago!








A little piece of Bay sailing history was made with the unveiling of the new Hank Easom Yellow Bluff permanent buoy.




1,000 lb bottom tackle will hold the buoy in position, combating the extremely strong currents along the Yellow Bluff shoreline.

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Saturday's CYC Mid-Winter regatta enjoyed an abundance of sunshine, crisp temperatures, air pressure ranging from adequate to inadequate, more than enough current and plenty of debris passing by for all!


L36.com's Interpretation of the outflow at 13:30 on Saturday, without the added runoff!






67 boats rallied to the call, the 1st Party Circuit event of 2023, with 7 fleets, to shake off any rust, enjoy some camaraderie,...

On Saturday morning, a powerboat parked itself up upon Little Alcatraz around 9:55 AM
\One man, one woman and 3 dogs were aboard.


SFPD marine unit, USCG Helo and Vessel Assist rendered aide and got the boat off the rock with no injuries and apparently no environment impacts. ( tell that to the crushed mussels)

We now resume the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend...

"Put up the kite" they said...
"It will be fun" they said....













Big Boat Series Day 3 fun as advancing weather system ups the fun factor for contestants and spectators alike
















Que Aerosmith's "Living On The Edge"



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One person died Thursday in a boat collision on the San Francisco Bay that resulted in one of the vessels spinning out of control, police said.



Person Killed Following Boat Collision in San Francisco Bay – NBC Bay Area


Authorities at the scene of a boat collision in the San Francisco Bay. (June 30, 2022)
Provided by NBC Bay Area


Authorities at the scene of a boat collision in the San Francisco Bay. (June 30, 2022)
The...

Near perfect conditions prevailed on Saturday, May 28th for the annual Master Mariners Benevolent Associations central bay regatta and parade!

As the fog retreated, the breeze stiffened and the sun emerged as if it were written on a script. Always a highlight of the season and a grand way to kick off the summer in elegant style!

Some of the action below, a full selects gallery can be enjoyed at https://www.h2oshots.com/2022-Sailin...iners-Regatte/


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