San Francisco Bay is the stage for some of the best Sailing in the World.
The "slot" running from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz produces enormously strong winds in the summer months. The micro-climates experienced
around the bay, are also prevalent on the San Francisco Bay. The wind can change dramatically in a very short distance, which can make it
a very challenging, exciting, and intense sailing experience. Except when it's not. Sometimes, for example Friday nights during the summer beer can
races, the Bay can be gentle, absent of wind, and the races go in slow motion around the Bay.
The tides and currents are also challenging, being a native and knowing the water is very handy. The ebbs and flows can be distinct navigational challenges.
It is said, that if you can sail on the San Francisco Bay, you can sail anywhere in the world.
SFBAYIMAGES.com has provided flash montages of sailing + yacht races from the past few years on the San Francisco Bay. They are listed
below. You will need the flash player to view them.
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