Last night, we left for the starting line of the race in very calm weather. No wind to speak of. Barely a ripple on the water. We got to the starting line and most of the other boats didn't even have their mainsails up, let alone the jib unfurled. more »

Weather report - land: 5 - 10 mph winds; marine: 10 - 15 knots, with gusts of 20 late in the afternoon in the bay. Sky: partly cloudy when we headed out. Overcast most of the sail. more »

Trying to figure out when to head out on the boat, I usually check weather.com for the 'longer term', and the tide and buoy information on boatus' site as the time gets closer. Sometimes it's helpful. But, as anyone who's lived around here any time at a… more »