The Koehler Kraft Boat Yard Wooden Boat Festival is a San Diego Father’s Day tradition. For 28 years, the most beautiful wooden boats have been put on display at the Koehler Kraft Facility. The event is defined by its gorgeous wooden vessels, live music, catered food, and tradition of giving back to the wonderful boating community. A well-maintained wooden boat is a functional art piece. Nothing compares to seeing smooth...Read More

It’s San Diego in the summer – picture placid blue skies, warm sun, and the refreshing waves of San Diego Bay. With so many aquatic activities to choose from, which will help you make the most of another day in paradise? Whether it’s a day cruise, paddleboard adventure, Jetski joyride, or simply fishing off the dock, San Diego has more than enough to offer.  If you already own a boat...Read More

gIt’s nearly Independence Day – picture waving flags, a sizzling grill, and cold drinks all around. How could this patriotic holiday be improved? By spending it on the water, of course.  San Diego offers many options for those wanting to spend the holiday celebrating in a more nautical way. There’s a myriad of spots to anchor in both San Diego and Mission Bay, allowing you to settle in for the...Read More

Everyone know’s Murphy’s Law: that which can go wrong, will go wrong. Unsurprisingly, this maxim applies even more to yachting than it does to on-shore living. A boat is not only a work of art, but an incredibly complex machine that unfortunately has a tendency to fail when you lest expect it. However, learning about your craft as you maintain it and the satisfaction that comes from fixing your boat...Read More

An extended boat outing can be stressful: navigation, fuel, water, safety preparations, etc. are a lot of variables to keep track of. However, being underway with nothing but horizon and waves in every direction is well worth every second of preparation and struggle.  I recently took a trip to the island of Santa Catalina, an 87-mile trip from San Diego Bay. We left at 3 AM, but getting out of...Read More