Sarcoma Cup and Woodies
Last weekend's Sarcoma Cup, a fund-raiser for Beat Sarcoma, was by all reports a success. In its third year, the event was hosted by Berkeley YC for the first time… Meanwhile, Corinthian YC and San Francisco YC were both running regattas for woodies and their… Read on…

Meet Roshambo
I had a lot of luck on my side as well as my great crew. Ruben and I ended up sailing doublehanded. Being shorthanded made the mark roundings a little busy, but Ruben nailed all the maneuvers and double timed on getting everything done. Roshambo's win in that race is really credited to… Read on…

SSS Half Moon Bay Race
A windy start and a forecast for eight-ft waves at eight-second intervals - from the south no less - might have discouraged about half of the skippers signed up for the Singlehanded Sailing Society's race to Half Moon Bay today. Out of 71 sign-ups, 39 started, with a few… Read on…

Finn Silver Cup
The Finns wrapped up their Silver Cup for the Junior World Championship in yesterday's heat wave, with a glorious victory for… Read on…

Aussie 18s Find Light Air in SF
"This place is like Sydney when a nor'easter's blowing." This story has been updated…

Got Wind Got Richmond Beer Can
Avid sailors know what it takes to get together to sail. Personal connections. It takes time, it takes effort. It often takes a chance encounter. The reality is that it's easier to make friends out of sailors than it is to make sailors out of friends. Read on…

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Bow Yoga
Local sailor Julie Lucchesi tells that she is starting a new Yin Yoga class at Oakland YC, 0800-0900 on Saturday mornings, beginning September 4. " Pay what you can," she said. "All proceeds will go to the Alameda Food Bank." Regular Bow Yoga classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are held on the San Rafael waterfront at 143 Third Street. For details, see www.bowyoga.com or call (415) 785-4530 or (510) 333-8846.

Coming Up

The Finn Gold Cup started Friday, and runs through September 4 at St. Francis YC.

Labor Day Weekend gets off to early start on Friday with the Windjammers Race from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. It continues on Saturday with the Jazz Cup from SF Bay to Benicia. See www.southbeachyc.org to sign up. The junior set spends the weekend at Tiburon YC for BAYS #5. On Sunday, Santa Cruz YC hosts the Big Brothers Big Sisters Regatta, a fund-raiser for the Santa Cruz County chapter of that organization.

The Santa Rosa Sailing Club's 8th annual Tomales Bay Fall Racing Series will be held at Marconi Beach, on Hwy. 1, just south of the Marconi Conference Center. "Perfect weather and warm water in September and October, together with a unique and beautiful location, makes this a memorable regatta," promises Commodore Steve Sarsfield. "All Lasers and small boats are welcome. Be prepared for good competition and friendly sailors." Races are held on Sundays: September 26, and October 10 and 24, starting at noon. If you're interested, give Steve a call at (707) 829-2788.

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