For many years we raced on the SF Bay. Events like the Three Bridge Fiasco, Delta Ditch Run, Silver Eagle, and Double-Handed Farallones provided us with many thrills and challenges. Now it's time to slow down the pace and take a bit of time to smell the roses. »
San Francisco Bay Panorama
We are almost ready to release "Monterey Bay- Inside Out" and just getting started with San Francisco Bay. Here's a 360 degree view of San Francisco Bay from atop Angel Island. »
Fresh Video Clip – Sailing on Monterey Bay
It’s been a while since my last Sail the Channel entry. My excuse? I’ve been messing around in boats almost non-stop during the past few months. After my excursions in the Caribbean, I found myself committed to quite a few classes on the Monterey Bay. I also spent about three weeks on a mini-refit... »
Charter/Cruise Report – Grenadines
Grenadines, April 2008 The Liat turboprop’s engines droned loudly as we cruised over the Caribbean Sea at 15,000 feet. The three hour flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico would bring us to Kingstown on St. Vincent Island—just a short taxi ride from Sunsail’s charter base and our departure point for a week of sailing... »
Heineken Regatta: Race Time!
We consistently sailed in the front half of the fleet. Our starts and beats often had us in fourth and fifth places. We tended to loose places during our reaches. We also lost some boats when our traveler exploded in race 1 and our Genoa sheet exploded in race 2. »
ASUS Follow-up Report
I’m back from the Heineken Regatta now and here’s what worked and didn’t work with my ASUS. Overall the ASUS was a terrific little machine both on and off the water. In addition, it drew lots of attention and when I told people the price, they were flabbergasted! Pluses Portability was outstanding. I was... »


Capt. Marc, veteran of multiple ocean crossings, and instructional pro, invites you to join him for lessons and/or excursions under sail. By special arrangement only.
