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ALOHA! Pacific Cup Racers are off to Hawaii from San Francisco! Update.

Saturday, July 14 Update on the Pacific Cup race from SF to HI.

Imagine all the preparation for what could be a three week struggle against the elements. Your sails are up and you are heading out the Golden Gate – only to find that on your particular start day, there are no winds. Are we going to be a sitting duck? That is only one of the challenges facing this year’s team of racers taking on the PacCup challenge.

The 60 teams had staggered starting dates Mon. – Fri. July 9-13, and now they have all departed the St. Francis Yacht Club off on their adventures across the Pacific Ocean.

The 20th Pacific Cup’s Friday, July 13 website Race Report says: “With Thursday’s Pasha Hawaii D division getting underway yesterday afternoon, we now have seven of eight fleets at sea and making miles towards Hawaii, with just one more division left to begin their race today: the BMW of San Rafael E division. As we have been anticipating for more than a week now, the Monday starters have continued to reap the benefits of their early start while the later starters in the week are working their way away from the coast in light airs, though at least they aren’t drifting like the Wednesday starters did once they got into the Gulf of the Farallones.”

Saturday, July 14 Website Update: “At about 2:45 pm on Friday July 13th, the BMW of San Rafael E division set sail from San Francisco Bay, bound for Kaneohe Bay, Oahu. With the firing of the starting gun and a clean start by all six E fleet boats, the final start of the 2018 Pacific Cup has commenced and all boats are now on course and racing to Hawaii. In reinforcing the popular superstition, Friday the 13th is not likely to bring good luck to the six yachts – between 41 and 70 feet – which set sail today. Like the Wednesday and Thursday starters, E division boats are expected to begin sailing in light air, despite the six boats starting in the strongest breeze of all four starting days.” Saturday, July 14 Update.

Teams check in daily and you can track the race through team reports, video and commentary at PacificCup.org or use TRACKER.

Much more to come soon. 

To view a very quick edit of Friday’s start, you can visit this link.

Behind the Scenes

Richmond Yacht Club hosted the pre-race Pacific Cup Village. Boats from out of town were allowed to dock at RYC, undergo last minute inspections, prep & provision their boats. Besides fun dinner events, lots of on-water practice, the Pacific Cup Yacht Club hosted a series of seminars for captains and crews and many Bon Voyage parties. Richmond Trail Guides, produced by SF on the Bay, were available for visitors to explore where to eat, drink, stay and play in Richmond while here for the week leading up to the the race start.

Richmond Yacht Club member and Richmond resident, Kim Paternoster, chaired the marketing communications effort. She also produced the classy and beautiful official race guide with Pt. Richmond renowned marine artist Jim DeWitt’s cover ‘Paradise Bound’ artwork. Most racing sailors on San Francisco Bay know DeWitt’s signature artwork very well. Kim shared yesterday’s start video, produced by Pacific Cup Yacht Club Media Manager Ronald A Simpson.

Kaneohe Yacht Club will welcome the sailing teams with after parties starting on Monday, July 23 until Friday, July 27, when the Awards will be announced.  Good luck everyone!

Stay tuned as we will be updating this story.

 

 

 

 

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Happy World Oceans Day!

“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.”    -John F. Kennedy

Today the California State Division of Boating & Waterways/CA Coastal Commission wishes the Bay Area a Happy World Oceans Day! They are asking us to celebrate our oceans and waterways by making a bigger commitment to protect our environment. Here are some reminders you can share with your friends:

Love your San Francisco Bay, local lakes, rivers and the Pacific Ocean.

▪ Refuse polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) items.
▪ Refuse plastic straws and stirrers; use compostable or pasta stirrers.
▪ Invest in reusable coffee mugs and water bottles instead of disposable cups.
▪ Refuse the use of disposable plastic. Implement a No-Plastic house rule at home, at your office, at events and parties.
▪ Keep cigarette butts off streets and beaches.
▪ Become a leader. Encourage your friends to adopt “green” habits.
▪ Take Part in CA Coastal Cleanup Day or Adopt-A-Beach event. More information.
▪ Use less stuff and make careful consumer choices.
▪ Avoid personal care products containing microbeads.* Look for plastic listed in the ingredients: polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate or polymethyl methacrylate.
▪ Anglers: Properly dispose of fishing lines, nets and hooks. Recycle your fishing line. Participate in an effort to make portable fishing line containers from reused materials and distribute them to the fishing community.

Ginger, Ginger’s World, found peace at the ocean

*According to Stuff, microbeads are tiny pieces of plastic used in personal care products. They are designed to go down the drain and into our bays, lakes, rivers and oceans. Some claim by the billions every day. They absorb toxins in the water, are eaten by marine life, and can make their way up the food chain all the way to our dinner plates. Learn more at Stuff Project.

SF on the Bay partners with organizations that are trying to protect our waterways. More information here.

More about Ginger’s World.

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Thousands Attend the 2018 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show’s Celebration of Marine Sports

Thousands of boating enthusiasts and community members attended the 2018 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show over four days, April 19 -22, celebrating sailing, boating, and the marine sport lifestyle at the Richmond waterfront’s Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor.

“We welcomed a truly dedicated maritime crowd, including our passionate exhibitors and in-water boat display participants,“ commented Katie Kelly, Sail America Association Manager. “We are fortunate to have so many people involved who make the show a success. We are already looking forward to next year, when the new ferry service to the Craneway Pavilion, currently in process, will make it easy and fun for people to visit the show.”

In its third year in Richmond, this year’s show filled the 45,000 sf exhibit space, created an in-water boat showcase and featured additional global participants. Show management also reported that attendance had increased over the previous year. The 2018 Best of Show winner is Jeanneau America. The Best in Show Water Display award went to Silver Seas Yachts. The Best in Show Booth Display – 200 sf and Under was awarded to 727 Sailbags and the Best in Show Booth Display – Over 200 sf was given to Helly Hansen.

Boat show visitors crowded around the new sail and power boats and shopped for exciting and new marine products and gear. “ We had lots of quality inquiries about our products,” said exhibitor Sean Svendsen of Svendsen’s Marine & Industrial Supply. Shoppers took advantage of expert advice and great boat show discounts.

“We’re so happy with the turnout and enthusiasm,” commented Matt Lewis, Visit Richmond CA. “Richmond has so much to offer this audience – from the dog friendly atmosphere to our hospitality establishments  and wonderful restaurants.  We were pleased to direct many of the attendees to our neighborhood gems with the Richmond Trail Guides on such a gorgeous weekend.”

Over 2,000 visitors participated in the ongoing seminars learning about weather forecasting, surface pressure charts, marine diesel engine troubleshooting, offshore cruising, medical emergencies, and more. Hands-on boating clinics featuring both sail and power boats were popular and radio-controlled model yacht racing was a favorite activity for young and old alike.

L-R Richard Jepson, US Sailing, Roger van Hertsen, Evrand van Hertsen and swimmer Christian Einfeldt

Environment and safety were a focus of the outdoor activities. A big highlight of the show, the U.S. Coast Guard showcased their water rescue helicopter both Saturday and Sunday and Groundwork Richmond hailed Earth Day with training and guided kayak tours. US Sailing presented the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to Roger van Hertsen and his father Evrand van Hertsen for their rescue of swimmer Christian Einfeldt, who was severely injured by an attacking sea lion in San Francisco Bay in December of 2017.

Camaraderie among the boating community was at an all time high. Latitude 38’s TGIF Party was filled to capacity on Friday night and Cruising Outpost’s Cruisers Party was a big hit, raising money for the Educational Tall Ships Project in Sausalito, CA.

As the boats slowly moved out of Richmond’s Marina Bay Yacht Harbor, exhibitors packed up their booths and drove away from Craneway Pavilion. It was kind of like the circus coming into a small town and transforming it into a fun and exciting show over four days. And then it leaves and afterwards the town goes back to regular life, with only the hope that it will return again next year. And it will.

About Sail America

Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is produced by Sail America. Sail America is the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry and plays a vital role for all companies that are involved in providing sailing-related products and services. Established in 1990, Sail America works hard to promote the health and growth of sailing.

About Richmond:

Richmond CA is an East Bay city with historic roots on 32 miles of shoreline on the San Francisco Bay and is home to:

  • Three breweries – Armistice Brewing Co., East Brother Beer Co. and Benoit & Casper Brewing
  • Two wine bars –Riggers Loft Wine Co. which has four wineries and one cidery & Four2Nine Wine Bar with International wines
  • A landmark restaurant & hotel built in 1911, a getaway B&B on an island, and a newly renovated hotel with a restaurant, outdoor lounge, Jacuzzi & swimming pool
  • Three great dog parks because Richmond is dog friendly
  • Over 13 museums & art centers
  • Five yacht clubs and marinas
  • Music venues including a church with marvel acoustics and street festivals. Visit Richmond CA

U. S. Coast Guard and their pilots

By |2018-09-11T10:16:13-07:00April 23rd, 2018|Tags: , |0 Comments
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The 2018 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show® Embraces the Environment, Marine Sports and Water Rescue Efforts

San Franciscans and visitors love watching the sea lions down at the shore along Pier 39 or on their live sea lion cam.  They have a big chest and belly and seem pretty funny walking on all fours with their long flippers. These mammals seem to enjoy laying around lapping up the sunshine and barking boisterously. We rarely hear of them biting a human. Dr. Claire Simeone, Conservation Medicine Veterinarian for the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito suggests that the sea lion may have been injured or sick according to KGO’s coverage of an incident in December of 2017, where two sailors rescued the victim.

Roger van Hertsen

At The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show this year US Sailing Board of Directors Member Richard Jepsen is presenting the US Sailing’s Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to Roger van Hertsen and his father Evrand van Hertsen for their rescue of a swimmer severely injured by an attacking sea lion in San Francisco Bay December 14, 2017. The timing was everything. “It was a 60 second window,” says Van Hertsen.”We had just finished lunch and were going for a casual sail around Angel Island when I saw two heads bobbing in the water and slowed down.” The victim, 56 yr.-old Christian Einfeldt, out on his regular swim, cried out that he had been bitten by a sea lion. “I didn’t know how bad it was when I first called the Coast Guard and then saw all the blood and called them back, which escalated their response time.” Van Hertsen said anyone in his situation would have done what he did and was happy it turned out the way it did.

The awards ceremony is Saturday, April 21, 5:30 pm, in the tent outside Craneway Pavilion. The awards presentation kicks off Cruising Outpost’s Cruisers Party and raffle at 6 pm to benefit the Educational Tall Ships Foundation Project in Sausalito.

Evrand van Hertsen

Also planned is a Coast Guard Helicopter rescue on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm (dependent upon Coast Guard priorities).

 The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show celebrates sailing, boating, and the marine sport lifestyle with events & exhibits for all generations of marine sports enthusiasts over four days in at Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Club in Richmond, CA from Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22.

There will be hands-on boating clinics run by Bay Area companies Club Nautique and Passage Nautical, featuring both sail and power boats. Also on the calendar at the marina will be free, radio-controlled model yacht racing, a favorite activity for young and old alike.

The environment is a special focus at this year’s event:

On Saturday Groundwork Richmond, an environmental organization restoring the environment with the next generation of environmental stewards, celebrates Earth Day at the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor with their kayak fleet, nature and environment interactive lessons and free on-the-water tours of Richmond’s historic waterfront. Schedule:

  • 9 am – Green Team Wet-Run Safety Training
  • 10 am – Guided Kayaking tours available for the general public to navigate the harbor, followed by Food Trucks at Craneway Pavilion
  • 12:30 pm – Public information Session with SF Bay Water Trail
  • 1 pm – Public Boating offering continues until 3 pm

Interactive marine sports activities for the whole family:

If you have always wanted to try SUP, 510 Waterline offers free mini-intros to Stand Up Paddle Boarding with short rides at the boat launch ramp Friday 11:30 am – 2 pm and on Saturday 11 am – 2 pm. They also have a Just Paddle excursion on Friday 9 am – 10:30 am, an Earth Day paddle on Saturday 9 am – 10:30 am and a SUP yoga class on Sunday from 9 am – 10:30 am. Boat show attendees can get out on the water and see the San Francisco Bay and Richmond from a new perspective.

More good times:

The show is in its third year at Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond, CA and will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Details online at http://www.PacificBoatShow.com, on Twitter @PacificBoatShow and on Facebook @PacificSailandPowerBoatShow.

About Sail America

Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is produced by Sail America. Sail America is the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry and plays a vital role for all companies that are involved in providing sailing-related products and services. Established in 1990, Sail America works hard to promote the health and growth of sailing. www.sailamerica.com

 

 

By |2018-04-13T13:45:20-07:00April 13th, 2018|0 Comments
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Richmond’s Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show Unveils Newest Boats and Gear April 19-22

Luxury Yachts, Daysailers, Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards & More!

Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboards – Inflatable Sports booth

New boat debuts and product unveilings launch the 2018 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show Thurs., Apr.19 through Sun., Apr. 22 at the Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond, CA. Each year thousands of boating enthusiasts anticipate new products as the show continues to attract new exhibitors from around the world.

“I think everyone will be wowed by this year’s new boats and gear,” said West Coast Sailing’s Vice President of Sales, Chris Brown. “The Pacific Boat Show is our favorite show on the West Coast because the timing is perfect to kick off the boating season and San Francisco Bay is an inspiring backdrop for a truly exhilarating show.”

New sail and power boats on display include Beneteau Yachts, Catalina, Corsair Catamaran, Cruisers Yachts, Dehler Yachts, Hanse Yachts, Jeanneau, Riviera, Silver Seas Yachts, Tiara Yachts, and more. Three notable boat debuts:

Jeanneau’s Sun Odyssey 440

  • Jeanneau America’s Sun Odyssey 440 – fresh from the drawing boards of Philippe Briand and Jean-Marc Piaton, this new generation of Sun Odysseys reflects on-board harmony with a comfortable ergonomic design–from the walk-around decks to the split rigging and gentle companionw On display in the marina.
  • Silver Seas Yachts Presents the New 49’ Princess – combining the latest IPS pod drive system with a modified

    Princess 49′

    deep-V hull to provide ease of handling, she is an inspirational boat. With a twin helm seat, convertible L-shaped sofa and generous seating aft, great lighting and a great below deck, the Princess 49 is a boat to tour. On display in the marina.

  • Richard Boland Yachts Debuts the Riviera 3600 Sportyacht–The 3600 Sport Yacht is designed to make your boating easy, relaxed and fun. From the carefully considered layout to the luxurious fit and finish of the finest of detail — and right through to the state-of-the-art technology at the helm — it is a luxury motor yacht.

    Riviera 3600

  • West Coast Sailing Presents the RS Zest – a simple and user-friendly boat and almost maintenance free due to the rotomolded polyethylene construction. It has space for two sailors, yet is small enough for single-handing. It gets you onto the water and into the wonderful world of sailing. Visit West Coast Sailing at the Craneway to learn more about their dedication to the joy and passion of dinghy sailing.

New marine products include hardware, the latest in electronics, engines, solar panels, foul weather gear, life jackets, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, technical clothing, and more. A few standout products:

 Aegir H2 Flow Midlayer Jacket

  • Helly Hansen’s Aegir H2 Flow Midlayer Jacket – allows you to regulate temperature in changing weather conditions and activity levels with H2 Flow technology and ventilation zippers.
  • Inflatable Sport Boats’ 10’6″Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board – enables you to take your paddleboard everywhere you go. It has a double re-enforced drop stitch material that allows the board to handle up to 15 PSI. Built 6″ thick to ride high up in the ocean and fresh water.
  • Live2Wake, certified installer for SeaDek’s Non-Skid products – introduces  the latest colors and Tri-Color combinations for this nonabsorbent boat surface protectant, which has exceptional traction, even when wet.

    Live2Wave’s Seadek in red

The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show celebrates sailing, boating, and the marine sport lifestyle over four days in Richmond, CA from Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22. The show is in its third year at Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond, CA and will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Details online at http://www.PacificBoatShow.com, on Twitter @PacificBoatShow and on Facebook @PacificSailandPowerBoatShow..

Available at the Visit Richmond CA’s booth is the Richmond Trail Guide with a map of where to EAT, DRINK, STAY & PLAY in Richmond. More information here.

About Sail America

Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is produced by Sail America. Sail America is the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry and plays a vital role for all companies that are involved in providing sailing-related products and services. Established in 1990,Sail America works hard to promote the health and growth of sailing. www.sailamerica.com.

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