Marine Water and Waste Systems
It goes without saying, boats are not connected to the sewer or water system like we experience at home. Instead, boats store, collect,...
San Diego Wind Conditions
One of the many reasons San Diego is such a pleasurable place to sail, is our predictable wind direction and speed. When checking the...
How Do Furling Mainsails Work?
Furling mainsails are far more common on new boats compared to classic mainsails because of their many benefits and ease of use, but we...
BVI Club Flotilla Is Back!
After several canceled flotillas over the last 15 months, we are excited to announced the rebooking of the club's annual...
San Diego Bay Hazards
The season is here with warmer weather and the bay is full of boats! Last weekend, we took a little time to enjoy the start of the season...
Lee Shores- Recognizing and Avoiding
A lee shore is a one of the everyday dangers of a sailor and skippers should always be aware of the presence of a lee shore. A lee shore...
Navigation Rules (rules of the road)
Much like on the roads, boats follow a set of rules in order to prevent collisions. These rules identify which vessel must stay clear, but...
How Do Marine Engines Stay Cool?
Most marine inboard engines are fresh water cooled. Much like your car, a captive amount of freshwater (coolant) is continually circulated...
Navigation Lights at Night
As daylight savings is upon us with earlier sunsets, let us take a moment to review proper navigation lights for nighttime boating....
Understanding and Using Prop Walk
Have you ever pulled out of the slip and wondered why the stern is being pulled to port or starboard as you accelerate? This is called...
Origin of Sailing Terms
One of the most challenging aspects of sailing is learning the language of sailing. Terms like starboard, helm, halyard, sheet have very...
Anchoring Mistakes
As we find ourselves at the height of busy summer, we have witnessed some bad habits committed by the general boating community. While I...
Clean Bill of Health
The phrase "Clean Bill of Health" comes from the 17th century when port authorities would confirm none of a ship's crew were suffering...
The Club Is Open!
Dear Sailors, The club is back up and running with rentals, instruction, and charters now permissible by state and local health...
From Sand to Surf
I was born and raised in Phoenix, the center of Arizona’s “Valley of the Sun.” How did a desert rat like myself end up being an...
S/V Sandpiper Part 1
The boat in the picture that’s grounded off Point Loma is the O’Day 37, “Sandpiper”. A nice boat with a center cockpit design and for its...
A Message From The President Of Harbor Sailboats
March 31, 2020 To: The Members, Boat Owners and Crew of Harbor Sailboats and SailTime San Diego From: Tom Hirsh, President Dear...
Boaters Saftey Card
Beginning January 1st, 2018, California started phasing in the requirement for boaters to obtain a California Boaters Safety Card for the...
