Monica Grant

'Sharkey's' crew included four Encinal Yacht Club junior sailors, all of whom are 7 years old! Summer is coming. Connect global sailors by kicking it off with a Summer Sailstice sail. Larry McCullough found that the value of boats used for property taxes includes the sales tax paid on the boat. Have any of our readers insured an older sailboat in Europe while maintaining US residency? Registration for next year's race opened on Monday, June 1. Eleven boats are already signed up.

While we’re gearing up for and looking forward to the start of this year’s Pacific Cup race, the Transpacific Yacht Club has announced the 2027 Transpac. This will be the 54th running of the 2,225-mile legendary ocean race that has been held biennially since 1906. Registrations for next year’s race opened on Monday, June 1. Eleven boats are already signed up. Chip Merlin’s Bill Lee 68 Merlin, seen here finishing the 2017 Transpac, is signed up with skipper Brian Malone.