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Alan Roura Aims to Sail the World— Again

Swiss sailor Alan Roura will make his third attempt to sail around the world in the 2024 Vendée Globe— a single-handed, non-stop round-the-world yacht race considered ‘the Everest of the

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On The Horizon

SBYC Sweetheart’s Race (Feb. 11)   On Feb. 11, the Santa Barbara Yacht Club will host the Sweetheart’s Race. This event will be governed by the rules as defined in

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What is Tacking and How Do You Do It?

When you start sailing, there are a ton of topics to learn. When it comes to sailing, learning never really ends. But so many will skip over some topics because

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First Comes Gybing Then Comes Tacking

Gybing is the sailing maneuver that changes a boat’s direction through the following wind. As with the tacking maneuver, gybing a sail boat calls for the crew to work together

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On the Horizons

2023 Saturday Solin Regatta Series (Jan. 21) LONG BEACH— On Jan. 21, the Long Beach Yacht Club will host the first Saturday Soiling Regatta in a series of seven races

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Tips for Lengthening Your Sail’s Life

Sails are not cheap and do not last forever, but with proper care, cruising sails made of high-quality sailcloth will provide many years of service. Here are tips to help

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2023 Berger Series & Stein Series (Jan. 7)   MARINA DEL REY— On Jan. 7, the Del Rey Yacht Club will host the first of five races for the 2023

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