The Maltese Falcon, believed to be one of the world’s largest yachts, arrived in San Francisco Bay this weekend. The giant 289 foot yacht, owned by entrepreneur Tom Perkins, is arguably one of the most talked about boats in recent history. The main controversy stems over whether or not it is the largest yacht, but [...]

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• More of Lucy the Harbor Seal [pic] Lucy the Harbor Seal is back and as adorable as ever. Lucy is a regular at Clipper Yacht Harbor.  Captain Perry of Sea Turtle Fishing Charters says, “Lucy is always a hit with the customers.”  And since she was such a hit last time the Captain has been kind enough to offer......
• Emory Cove  Emory Cove Marina is located in: Emeryville, CA Phone: 510.428.0505 Website: http://www.emerycove.com/ Slips: 430 About the Marina: Emory Cove Marina is located just one mile from the San Francisco Bay Bridge. It was built in 1984 and can be found directly in between Trader Vic's Restaurant and the Emeryville Marina.......
• Surf Spots in San Francisco There are three primary popular surf spots that you will find within 20 minutes of the San Francisco area. In San Francisco you will find Ocean Beach. In Pacifica you will find Linda Mar. Finally, in Half Moon Bay you will find the Half Moon Bay Jetty. Ocean Beach in......
• Fishing Report: February 5, 2010 Striped Bass, Crab and Halibut A whopping 80-pound sturgeon came out of Berkeley/Emeryville on the last sturgeon run. More trips are planned for the weekend. Other catches on Sunday include bat rays and leopard sharks. Eight lucky fisherman had success on that run. You should call now to book a......
• Festival Center and Island Global Yachting Hosts Dubai Boating Festival on October 24 and 25, 2008 This last weekend, Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th of October, Festival Center teamed up with the Island Global Yachting (IGY) to host the first annual Dubai Boating Festival in the Festival Marina. The Festival offered a two day schedule full of action for all ages and levels of......

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Captain Jeffrey Caso’s book may not have made the best seller list or be all that well known, but it is certainly a book that every beginning boater needs to read at least once. While those that are already accomplished sea-farers may find it a bit elementary, it is really a terrific read for those [...]

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• What Fish Don’t Want You to Know By Frank P. Baron The practice of fishing has been around for millennia, but we as humans still don’t have it down pat. There are thousands of books out there on techniques, can’t miss hints and basic fishing principles. However, if you read only one book about fishing, this one should be highly considered.......
• Sailing Smart By Buddy Melges, Charles Mason with illustrations by Ted Brennan If you have ever thought about sailing, this is a book that you absolutely must read before ever setting foot on a lake. You’ll learn everything there ever was to know about sailing techniques as well as plenty of other useful information that may keep you safe out on the......
• Review of The Liveaboard Report: A Boat Dweller's Guide to What Works and What Doesn't by Charlie Wing When bestselling author Charlie Wing decided to drop everything and chronicle his life living aboard a boat, millions took interest. While this is a terrific read when it comes to what you'll need and what you'll experience when living aboard, those looking for a more technical read will probably be......
• Choosing the Ideal Fishing Boat In this article we are going to take a look at different fishing boats in order to determine which will best suit your individual needs. There are a wide variety of different fishing boats out there, and making an informed and educated decision is the best way to make sure......
• Review: Boater101: A full-reference guide to boating basics Federal law may not require boaters to take a safety course of any kind, but that does not mean that boaters should hit the water without a good working knowledge of the basics. Making states do require that boaters below a certain age limit pass a safety course before they......

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