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...
Tacking and Gybing Made Easy
Tacking and gybing a sailboat is among one of the first lessons we teach in our basic sailing course. That said, new sailors tend to make...
Learn to Sail Clinic
Not sure about sailing or just looking for a fun activity? Come join us for our learn to sail clinic where we’ll introduce you to the...
What Does It Cost To Own a Boat?
Yacht brokers get this question all the time, what will it cost to own this boat? Although this will change depending on where you will...
Oceanis 31 – Three Years Without Expenses
Here is a very rare charter placement opportunity where the club pays all expenses for three years! If you have been on the...
Nancy Jean II
Congratulations to repeat Harbor Sailboats owners, the Donahue family, for taking delivery of their 2020 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1. The...
New Capri 22’s
In case you haven't heard, the new 2019 Capri 22's are available for rental! The boats are very similar to previous generations but there...
Sailing Club Activities
Sailing Club Activities It is well established that joining a sailing club can help ensure that you save money, compared to owning your...
What to Expect in a Basic Sailing Course
Welcome to Harbor Sailboats Pre-Owned Yacht Brokerage (Academy Yacht Sales). We specialize is representing clean, late model sailboats to...
San Diego Holding Tank Pump Out Locations
Some members have noticed that the Harbor Island West Marina pump out facility now closes at 4pm during the winter and 5pm in the summer....
Sailing the Heel
There are many indicators we use as sailors to help us navigate the wind. We're constantly scanning the sails, the tell tails, the mast...
Boat Show: The Insiders Guide
Boat Show Time! It's an excuse to ditch work a little early or bring the family down for a fun afternoon looking at all the new products...
Whale Watching in San Diego
The New Year is here and that means whale watching! California Gray Whales are now making their annual migration south from Alaska to the...
