The Living Breath of Wind and Sail: Navigating Life Through Breath
The Breath of the Wind and the Body For sailors, there are few experiences as transcendent as being out on the open water, moving only by the power of the wind. The way a sailboat catches the wind and propels forward mirrors the way our…
Grace O’Malley - The Pirate Queen Who Ruled the Irish Seas
Grace O’Malley: The Pirate Queen Who Ruled the Irish Seas Born to Rule the Waves Grace O’Malley, born around 1530 into the noble O’Malley clan, was no ordinary woman. From an early age, she defied societal expectations, choosing the life…
The Pirate Queen Zheng Yi Sao Who Conquered The China Sea
Pirate Queen: How Zheng Yi Sao Conquered the South China Sea In the turbulent waters of early 19th century China, one figure rose to command what became perhaps the most formidable pirate fleet in history. Not a battle-hardened male…
Famous Women Pirates - Cross-Dressing and Sword Weilding Over The Seven Seas
Wild Women Of The Sea - Cross-Dressing Women and Leaders Of Men Women figureheads led ships out to sea for hundreds of years, but never with women on board. It's not a surprise that one of the oldest and most well-known…
We Are Nature: Breathing With the Earth
We Are Nature: Breathing With the Earth Breathe in. It seems so simple. An act so constant and automatic, we rarely notice it at all. But this quiet exchange - taking in air, and breathing out - is the most profound relationship we will…
Yoga & Sail! Embrace the Outdoors: Your Path to Renewal and Vitality
Embracing the Outdoors: Yoga & Sailing The Path to Renewal and Vitality Our Deep Connection to Nature We are deeply connected to nature, even if we sometimes forget. It’s a primal and ancient connection woven into the very fabric of…
Stillness for the Restless - And It's Not Sitting Still!
Stillness is Not Sitting Still Sitting still has never been a goal of mine. Just the thought of it makes me want to run. Yet I can sit for hours in the presence of the ocean, the woods, or even a field of corn. Over the years, I have come…
Time is Money - Private Boating Lessons - The Best Return On Your Investment
Time is Money - Private Lessons Are The Best Return On Your Time Investment Your time is your most valuable asset, and how you spend it matters. When learning to boat, you want to get the most out of every minute—not sit through…
5 Transformative Benefits of Combining Sailing With Yoga and Meditation
5 Transformative Benefits of Combining Sailing With Yoga and Meditation Blending yoga, meditation, and sailing creates a trifecta of transformative practices that deeply connect body, mind, and nature. While each activity individually…
In The Age of Distractions - Sail Into Serenity
Disconnect and Reset Your Body and Mind in a Day We are undoubtedly living in the Age of Distractions. In our hyperconnected world, choices, decisions, and interruptions are constant. The ping of…
Get Serious About Fun For The Best Life
Getting Serious About Fun Why Prioritizing Joy Is Essential for Health, Relationships, and Well-Being In a world that glorifies productivity and hustle, fun often gets relegated to the bottom of our priorities. Yet, science and…
Men! Extend Your Life Span In The Great Outdoors Of Boating
Want to Expand Your Life Span? Put The Great Outdoors on Your “Man Things To Do List” When it comes to men’s health, the facts are eye-opening and a reminder of why taking action matters. Research shows that, on average, men live 5-7…
Love and Longing: The Sea’s Eternal Role in Shaping Romance and Traditions
The sea, like love, is not for the faint-hearted. Its depths hold what cannot be spoken, its waves carry what must be faced. To love is to surrender to a current stronger than yourself, trusting the tides to bring you ashore or carry you…
Valentine’s Day: A Fascinating History Of Pagens, Saints, And Poets
Valentine’s Day A Celebration of Love, Friendship, and Fascinating History When we think of Valentine’s Day, images of candlelit dinners and red roses might come to mind, but the roots of this beloved holiday tell a much broader story.…
What Are The Benefits Of Joining a Boating Club?
The Benefits of Joining a Boating Club For those with a passion for water and the emotional well-being the outdoors provides, joining a boating club offers a host of advantages. Boating clubs offer individuals who love…
What Makes A Sunset Sail So Special
What Makes A Sunset Sail So Special Every sunset is beautiful, but watching the sun dip below the horizon from a sailboat on San Francisco Bay, with the…
Embracing Winter and Nature’s Serenity With Yoga and Sailing
Revitalize Your Winter: Yoga, Sailing & Nature’s Renewal Embracing Winter and Nature’s Serenity As the temperature drops, many people retreat indoors, but winter holds a quiet magic for those willing to embrace it. The crisp air…
Boating - Your Gateway To Health, Connection, and Lifelong Memories
Boating Your Gateway to Health, Connection, and Lifelong MemoriesThe world offers a myriad of activities for families to participate in, in fact it can be overwhelming trying to decide what will be worth your time and money. But if you’re…
The Thrill Of The Chill - Why Cooler Weather Matters
Embrace Winter Weather For Resilient, Healthy Living The Norwegians have a word I love: friluftslive (pronounced free-loofts-liv). It translates to…
Help Your Team Unwind, Recharge, and Innovate On The Water
Unwind, Recharge, and Innovate Why Corporate Yacht Charters are the Ultimate Creativity and Team-Building Boost In daily corporate life, stress can build up, eroding creativity and weakening team…
Your Brain On Boating Lessons
How Learning to Boat Builds Cognitive Resilience And Brain Health If there is one thing I know from my own process of learning to boat, teaching boating, and designing classes, learning to handle a…
Finding Mindfulness In Mother Nature
Mindfulness in Nature and as a Practice We’ve all heard about the benefits of mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, mindful living, and see the term used for enhancing just about everything we do in life –…
Chartering A Yacht on San Francisco Bay: Exploring World Famous Sites
Chartering A Yacht on San Francisco Bay: Exploring Iconic Sites from the Water San Francisco Bay is one of the most beautiful and dynamic boating destinations in the world. Chartering a private…
The Power of the Beginner's Mind in Self-Care and Stress Management
The Power of Beginner's Mind in Self-Care and Stress Management "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind, there are few." — Shunryu Suzuki The "expert's mind" is a term often contrasted with the…
How Sailing and Nature Unleashes Your Creativity
Set Sail for Creativity How Sailing and Nature Can Unleash Your Creative Potential Many of history’s great creators, from writers like Thoreau and Hemingway to inventors like Tesla and Darwin, turned to nature for inspiration. They didn’t…
Enjoy Boating To Angel Island And A Hike Through Its Rich History
Exploring the Rich History of Angel Island State Park A Journey Through Time for Hikers Angel Island, located in the heart of San Francisco Bay, is not only a stunning destination for outdoor enthusiasts but also a place…
The Debilitating Effects of Constant Device Use - Unplug And Get Outdoors
Unplug and Sail Away The Debilitating Effects of Constant Device Use It’s almost impossible to escape the pull of our devices. I know that when I have to engage in focused attention, I have to hide my phone from site, shut down all tabs,…
A Sky Full of History: The Story of Fleet Week and the Blue Angels in San Francisco
A Sky Full of History: The Story of Fleet Week and the Blue Angels in San Francisco Every fall, San Francisco’s skies are painted in streaks of blue and gold as the Blue Angels soar over the bay, performing jaw-dropping…
The Science Behind Why Being on the Water Feels So Good
The Science Behind Our Sailing + Meditation Retreat Why Being on the Water Feels So Good Every time I come back from a day of sailing I feel like a new person. It’s almost magical how the ocean washes away stress, restores my sense of…
Nature's Secret to Calm and Creativity
Nature's Secret to Calm and Creativity: Embracing Biophilia and Blue Mind: Have you ever felt a deep sense of peace while gazing at a lush landscape or listening to the gentle rhythmic lapping of waves? It’s no coincidence. Biophilia…
The Not-So-Great Indoors
The Not-So-Great Indoors: Nurtured By Nature In an ironic twist of modern life, the "great outdoors" has become increasingly foreign to many of us. It seems we are undergoing another great migration, but this one is people moving indoors.…
Navigating Life's Waves: How Meditation, Sailing, and Mindfulness Build Resilience
Navigating Life's Waves: How Meditation, Sailing, and Mindfulness Build Resilience In our fast-paced, stress-filled world, building mental and emotional resilience is more important than ever. It's what helps us bounce back from…
Nurturing Your Mind, Body & Soul In Stressed Out Times - Mindfulness & Sailing
Mindfulness and Sailing: Nurturing Your Mind, Body, and Soul In These Stressed Out Times Sailing and mindfulness might seem like two unrelated concepts, but they share many of the same beneficial physical and emotional benefits and…
Does It Make Sense To Join A Boating Club?
Does It Make Sense To Join A Boating Club? Should I own a boat or join a boating club? This is a big question for people when they want to start boating. While private ownership has a certain allure, a boating club offers a compelling…
2024 San Francisco Fleet Week – The Best View For The Air Show Is On The Bay
2024 San Francisco Fleet Week – The Best View For The Air Show Is On The Bay. Get ready for a week of high-flying fun! San Francisco Fleet Week kicks off on October 7, 2024, and runs through October 15, 2024. This action-packed event…
Celebrate Father's Day In San Francisco 2024: Charter A Yacht and Go Boating!
This Father's Day Discover Adventure Sailing and Boating on San Francisco Bay San Francisco Bay, with its iconic skyline and storied history, offers a spectacular setting for sailing and boating enthusiasts, and boating on the…
Living The Wild Life and Preserving San Francisco Bay
A Guide to Protecting Our Local Wildlife and Ecosystem When I am out boating on the Bay, I deeply get how easily we can take for granted the unparalleled natural beauty in our midst as Bay Area residents. I know for myself that it's…
The Adventure And Beauty Of Boating On San Francisco Bay
Beauty, Adventure, and The Ride Of A Lifetime - 10 Reasons To Enjoy Go Boating Today! Boating on San Francisco Bay delivers a potent dose of plain old AWE, as well as other powerful emotional benefits, a gratifying physical experience, and…
Get Your Blue Mind On
The Sea: I need the sea because it teaches me, I don’t know if I learn music or awareness, If it’s a single wave or its vast existence, Or only its harsh voice or its shining suggestion of fishes and ships. The fact is that until I fall…
Are Fun, Better Health, and Hassle-Free Boating Good Reasons To Join A Boating Club?
Joining a Boating Club And Experience The Excitement of Boating And Better Health The allure of boating is irresistible for any of us who love the feeling of freedom. It is one of those sports that opens us up to big blues spaces and…
Choosing the Perfect Yacht for Your Charter Adventure
Choosing the Perfect Yacht for Your Yacht Charter Adventure Are you dreaming of an adventurous and luxurious yacht charter on the iconic San Francisco Bay? Experiencing the thrilling sights and sounds of sailing under the Golden Gate…
Family Benefits Of Boating
Boating, It’s Benefits For Families and Kids Of All Ages - Sharing, Learning, and Connecting Together The world offers a myriad of activities for families to participate in, in fact it can be overwhelming trying to decide what will be…
What Is Emotional Intelligence & How To Get It
Increase Your Must-Have Skill of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) How Meditation & Mindfulness Develops EQ And Helps It Grow The often ignored, and these days considered the more critical cousin of I.Q. (Intelligence Quotient), is…
Why We LOVE Winter Boating On San Francisco Bay
Why We LOVE Winter Boating On San Francisco Bay The Surprising Facts Of Winter Boating On The Bay Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean we’re housebound by the weather for us Bay Area boaters. Boating year-round in the Bay is…
THE MEDITATION OF SAILING
THE MEDITATION OF SAILING As the sailboat glides across the shimmering San Francisco Bay, the hustle and bustle of daily life fades into stillness. The gentle splash of waves against the hull settles into a rhythmic pattern, as the…
11 Benefits Of Meditation Backed By Science
11 Benefits Of Meditation Backed By Science In recent years, meditation, especially mindfulness meditation, has become increasingly popular headlining its way through news stories and a hot topic for research in health publications. It's…
Get On A Boat And Get Happy - Naturally!
Happiness Is As Close As The Water “All of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the Ocean. And…
Chartering A Yacht? Sailing Terminology You Should Know When Stepping On Board in 2023
Navigating the Seas of Sailing Terminology: A Comprehensive Guide For Yacht Chartering Sailing, the age-old art of harnessing the power of the wind to cross oceans, has captivated the human imagination for centuries. Beyond its romantic…
ICONIC SITES OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY
ICONIC SITES OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY BY PRIVATE CHARTER YACHT San Francisco has many wonders, stunning vistas, and iconic sites. There are too many to mention here. However, a great way to see a few of the most famous can be chartering a…
2023 San Francisco Fleet Week - The Best Views For The Air Show
2023 San Francisco Fleet Week - The Best Views For The Air Show San Francisco fleet week is a weeklong event beginning on October 2, 2023, and running through October 10, 2023. Fleet Week honors the men and women (and canine heroes!) of…
How Much Does It Cost To Charter A Yacht on San Francisco Bay in 2023?
How Much Does It Cost To Charter A Yacht On San Francisco Bay? Many people see boats on San Francisco Bay and wonder how much it would cost to be on board a sailing or motor yacht cruising across the bay enjoying sites like Angel Island,…
Feeling A Bit Queasy? 8 Natural and Effective Seasickness Remedies
Deborah Reynolds 4/22/23 Mal de mer? Experiencing a bit of seasickness? Here are 8 Natural and Effective Seasickness Remedies When it comes to feeling seasick, you’re in good company, and famous company with the likes of sailors…
The First Female Crew To Sail Around The World - Tracy Edwards And The Story Of Maiden
The Remarkable True Story of Maiden; The King, the Sailor, and the Open Sea Tracy Edwards on racing around the world with an all-female crew, the groundbreaking journey captured in the new documentary Maiden. ARTICLE BY MARY ALICE…
10 Famous Women Seafarers, Pirates & Sailors Who Made History
Women's Wild History Of The Sea - Cross-Dressing Women and Record Breakers It's not a surprise that one of the oldest and most well-known superstitions in yachting is that it was believed that having a women on board a ship was bad…
Anchoring On San Francisco Bay Series: ANCHORING AT AYALA COVE
ANCHORING AT AYALA COVE - WHAT YOU CAN DO AT ANGEL ISLAND STATE PARK Imagine a beautiful Island Paradise just a few tacks away. Well, you don’t have to imagine because we have one right in the heart of San Francisco Bay not far from…
5 Key Considerations When Buying A Used Boat in 2023
Used boats give you a number of important advantages over new, especially in these days of runaway inflation and stressed-out supply chains. The immediate advantage of used is that they are recession proof. Their value is not based on cost…
Bourbon Eggnog Cocktail For The Holiday Season
Boozy Bourbon Eggnog Recipe for Two Excerpted from the blog 2 foodtrippers JUMP TO RECIPE Our boozy Bourbon Eggnog recipe is both decadently delicious and ridiculously easy to make for just two people. In other words, the boozy…
Personal Locator Beacon review: FastFind and ResQLink Compared
Personal Locator Beacon review: FastFind and ResQLink head to head This review was featured in YACHTING WORLD February 11, 2022 Locator Beacon review: We take a hands on look at the McMurdo FastFind Return Link launched…
On Our Radar - Garmin Quatix 7 Review
Garmin Quatix 7 Quick Review - Is it for you? With a focus on anglers, boaters and sailors, Garmin released the Quatix 7 series which is available in three editions, with a single option for each edition. These include the Standard…
Sailing The Galapagos Islands
From Yachting World November 23, 2022 Sailing to the Galapagos Islands requires extensive preparation, but the rewards are other-worldly, as Jessie Zevalkink discovered The first morning of passage sailing to the Galapagos…
How To Fit Children's Life Jackets
How do you fit a life jackets for your children? Let's get the legal out of the way first. U.S. federal law requires that every boat has one life jacket per person on board. Additionally, the Coast Guard requires children under 13 to…
Choosing The Best Boat Shoes
Boat Shoes Buying Guide This article was featured in EnjoyOutdoors.com Style and comfort, boat shoes are a unique blend of both these aspects. These incredible shoes allow you to dazzle your look at different occasions. Be it a classy…
15 Ways to Help Protect the Ocean and Coasts, Regardless of Where You Live
This article was featured in https://www.surfrider.org/ Since releasing the first stainless steel, BPA-free reusable water bottle in 2004, our friends at Klean Kanteen have stayed true to their mission. They work hard to bring benefit to…
Do you have your California Boaters Card?
Do you have your California Boaters Card yet? Remember to get your California Boaters Card this year if you're 45 years or younger. As of January 1, 2022, California law requires that all boaters 45 years of age or younger carry the…
How to Obtain Your MMSI Number
We get this question all the time, so we decided to do a blog post for our inquiring clients. Although VHF radios are not required on recreational boats under 65.5 feet long, you should have one for the obvious safety reasons. It allows…
THINKING ABOUT BUYING A USED BOAT?
A LITTLE BIT IF KNOWLEDGE CAN SAVE YOU A WHOLE LOT OF TROUBLE Used boats can offer a great value or a big headache. How can you know what you're getting into before you take the leap and close the deal? Get some…
What Is the Best Marketplace to List Boats for Sale?
When it comes time to sell your boat, you don’t want to spend months showing your boat every weekend to unqualified buyers and waiting for offers only for them to be below market value. This costs not only your patience but also your…
NEW: How Boat Clubs Work & 5 Reasons You Should Join Ours
Interested in boat clubs just unsure how they work? Are you interested in exploring the boating lifestyle but not sure if you're ready to invest in a new or used boat? Do you want to enjoy a boating lifestyle without all the costs of…
National Absurdity Day - Join The Fun!
"Absurdity, which refers to the illogical, unreasonable or nonsensical has been widely studied and written about. In fiction and humor, the absurd is usually used to make a nuanced point about human behavior. Lewis Carol's Alice in…
Stranded On A Desert Island Contest Results
Recently we had a Stranded On A Desert Island Contest, where we had participants pretend they were dropped off by a cruise ship at a deserted island for a tour.
Stranded on a desert island
Let's play a little game where you are stranded. You're on a cruise ship, and it's dropped you at a deserted island for a tour. It accidentally left you there and you find yourself stranded. It will never return! Frequently used…
4 Quick Tips For Boat Buyers
Needing some tips for boat buyers? There's lots of benefits to boat ownership. The main ones are stress reduction, exercise, connecting with your family and nature more intimately, keeping a sharp mind by learning new skills, and of…
3 Reasons Why Now Is The Best Time To Consider Selling Your Boat
Is your boat just sitting at the dock? If so, it might be time to consider selling your boat or trading it in for one that's better suited to your lifestyle these days. Here's why.
Resources: Create Your Own Adventure Story
Are you ready to start creating your own life adventure story? This week we have resources to inspire you to take the leap of faith in creating your own boating adventure.
NEW: 3 Adventure Resources
We're excited to announce 3 new adventure resources that will for sure help you learn and explore while respecting social distancing during these times.
3 Resources To Grow Your Boating Passion
Learn how to grow your boating passion while the shelter in place order due the COVID 19 has forced us all to stay home in order to keep everyone safe! Although it's been difficult and challenging especially for those of us who love to be…
