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You won't find Graybeard Cove marked as such on many charts – maybe three, tops. It's one of those secret anchorages of the Inside Passage that you either have to find on your own, or pry from what Sailing Directions always refer to as “local knowledge.” My Local was a Canadian cruising friend who is always looking for a quiet spot away from the “damned Americans.” He, by the way, was born in Walnut Creek, CA...

A container ship hit the bay bridge at 8:30 am on November 8th, spilling oil into the San Francisco bay. The bridge itself was not damaged, although there was extensive damage done to the protective fender system. There is an ongoing investigation regarding who is to blame for the spill, which many are considering an environmental catastrophe.

Gov. Arnold Scwarzeneger declared a state of emergency on Friday, and most beaches are closed. Angel island is closed (scheduled to reopen Monday), as are several marinas, including Berkeley Marina.