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Northern California Boat Fest Starts Today
Northern California Boat Fest is an annual 4-day event for all types of boaters. This year’s event starts on Thursday May 16th and concludes on Sunday the 19th. Held at Marina Village Yacht Harbor in Alameda, California. Boat Fest includes … Continue reading
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Extend Your Range
Whether you’re thinking about learning how to sail a dinghy or planning your first extended cruise, the National Women’s Sailing Association’s (NWSA) 12th conference on June 1st in Marblehead, MA can help. This year an experienced panel of women sailors … Continue reading
Explore Ireland with a New Rally
Up to 100 boats are expected to gather in ports around southern Ireland for a cruise in company to explore the Emerald Isle. The Gathering Cruise starts at Dun Laoghaire on July 17 and port-hops to Dingle in the south … Continue reading
Rhode Island Boat Show Has 5 Unique Venues
On the weekend of May 4-5, a unique statewide boat show will take place throughout Rhode Island. The annual Rhode Island Boat Show will include five different venues with one ultimate goal: to showcase the Ocean State as a leading … Continue reading
The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show
The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show comes to town April 26-28th. Ego Alley and surrounding docks will fill with sailboats, both new and brokered. Catamarans, mono hulls, inflatables, day sailors, and paddle boards will complement over 100 maritime exhibitors on City Dock. The … Continue reading
2014 Annapolis Bermuda Race Set for June 6, 2014
The 19th biennial Annapolis Bermuda Race (A2B) will start June 6, 2014. Formerly the Bermuda Ocean Race, A2B begins in Annapolis and finishes 753 nautical miles later in Bermuda. Entries to compete in the race will be accepted starting June 1, 2013. … Continue reading
Attend a Mahina Cruising Seminar at Strictly Sail Pacific!
On April 10th and 11th BWS contributors and world cruiser/expedition leaders John Neal and Amanda Swan Neal will present FREE seminars on Storm Survival Tactics, Selecting an Ocean Cruising Boat, Ocean Cruising Countdown, South Pacific Cruising and Diesel Engine Essentials. For … Continue reading
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New Sailboats, Seminars, Free Sailboat Rides, America’s Cup Pavilion and More Coming to Shore at Jack London Square Thursday, April 11 through Sunday, April 14 The West Coast’s largest all-sailboat show will sail into Jack London Square with all that … Continue reading
The Atlantic Gets Another Rally
A new rally across the Atlantic has been announced, making the ocean the subject of a trio of such events. The Stokey Woodall Atlantic Circuit (SWAC) is set for October 2014 and joins the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and … Continue reading
Join the Newest West Coast Cruising Rally
The Coho Ho Ho is a sailing rally open to sailboats and motor cruisers. We’ll be leaving Puget Sound out the Strait of Juan De Fuca and making the “Big Left Turn” south down the coast of Oregon and Northern California … Continue reading
Cruising Seminars at the South West International Boat Show
With over 400 power and sailboats on display, in-water and onshore, the South West International Boat Show, March 21 – 24 in Houston, TX, showcases the very best in sailing and boating. Once again, Sail America will be organizing a … Continue reading
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13th Annual Worldwide Summer Sailstice Celebration Sets Sail June 22, 2013
It’s never too early to make plans for Sailstice! Tall ships to small ships–sailors around the world are invited to celebrate the 13th annual Summer Sailstice on the weekend of June 22, 2013. Traditionally held the weekend closest to the … Continue reading
New Sailing Rally Set for 2013
The Christmas Caribbean Rally 2013 is an exciting new sailing rally crossing the Atlantic, taking place at the end of 2013. The CCR will leave Marina Rubicon, Lanzarote, Canary Islands on Monday December 16, 2013 and participants will sail the … Continue reading
Strictly Sail Miami Starts Today!
The Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Miami Show is one of the premier “All-Sail” boat shows in the country—and we’re back at Bayside for 2013! It’s the sailing event of the season! The fun begins Thursday (Trade Day) February 14th and will not end … Continue reading
USWatercraft Rendezvous
Join USWatercraft at their new location in Warren, RI on March 9th for a full day rendezvous! Learn more about the Alerion, True North, and JBoats. Discover how Waterline Systems can enhance and fine-tune your sailing and racing experience. Mingle with fellow sailors, boat owners and … Continue reading
The 16th Annual Women’s Boating Seminar
The Seattle Women’s Boating Seminar, now in its 16th year, is specifically for women interested in boating, both power and sail. The group of speakers/instructors are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and encouraging women to have the confidence to take … Continue reading
Strictly Sail Miami is on the Horizon
The Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Miami Show is one of the premier “All-Sail” boat shows in the country—and we’re back at Bayside for 2013! It’s the sailing event of the season! The fun begins Thursday (Trade Day) February 14th and will not … Continue reading
Saving Your Best Friend’s Life with Safety at Sea
What you can learn at a Safety at Sea seminar may save your best friend’s life and help you calmly manage a crisis at sea. Safety at Sea seminars are required for 30% of the crew participating in the Marion Bermuda … Continue reading
Cruising Compass Sponsoring Couples Cruising Seminar
Cruising Compass announces the Two Can Sail Couples Cruising Seminar at the Miami Boat Show February 16, 2013 from 8:00am to 5:30pm. Blue Water Sailing magazine and Cruising Compass, along with the American Sailing Association (ASA) and Weems & Plath, is sponsoring these … Continue reading
BWS Seminars and Ticket Discounts at Strictly Sail Chicago
Strictly Sail Chicago is the biggest sailboat-only show of the winter. It runs from January 24 through 27 and is held in the Festival Halls at Navy Pier Chicago. There will be dozens of new boats on display and hundreds … Continue reading
