By Patrick BurnsonPublished: November, 2010 The United States Coast Guard has recently advised that all foreign-flagged vessels operating in United States waters are required to be maintained in compliance with United States regulations, international Conventions and other required standards. So-called “Flags of Convenience” (FOCs) have been linked to a wide range of international crime, […]
Published: June, 2012 Sailors around the world are making plans to celebrate the sailing lifestyle by getting out on the water for Summer Sailstice on Saturday, June 23—the weekend closest to the summer solstice. Founded in the Bay Area by Latitude 38 associate publisher John Arndt, Summer Sailstice marks its 12th year with a family-friendly […]
By April Thygeson Published: April, 2013 San Francisco Bay offers some of the best boating in the world. Every spring, when the weather is warm and the wind is up, boats flock to the water like geese to a pond. To commemorate the beginning of the boating season, the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA) hosts […]
