Santana Sailing Blog
Learn about ALL the skills needed for sailing and seamanship, plus upcoming sailing adventures. We have knot tying videos, guidance on anchoring at Catalina Island, fun sailing videos and more.
Phone: (949) 939 8123
Email: setsail@santanasailing.com
Mailing Address: 65 S Pine Ave Ste 114, Long Beach, CA 90802
Marina Address: 450 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
Sizing Up a New Anchorage
Hi Sailors, EXPLORING is our theme, and one of the essential skills for exploring new areas is figuring out how to anchor for the night in the cove you want. […]
Balancing the Helm
Hi Sailors, I’m excited about this informative series of blogs on the themes we’re emphasizing on our upcoming Grenadines trips: SAIL; EXPLORE; GROW. The theme of this first blog is SAIL, and […]
My SMB was on The Sea of Cortez
When people ask what my favorite place to sail is, I tell them it is The Sea of Cortez. It’s uncrowded, beautiful, with warm water and good sailing breezes. It’s […]
Fall Cruising Perfection: Sailing to Santa Catalina Island
I’ve finally decided that October IS my favorite month of the year for sailing. The days are shorter, but the sunsets are gorgeous in the warm dry air. This is […]
My SMB was getting packed for the Northern Channel Islands Trip
We’re underway for the first 22-24 hours, from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz Island. We visit the Painted Cave, backing Betty inside if it’s calm enough, anchor out each night, […]
My SMB was at OCC for Harbor 20, Level 2
There’s always just a little time in the classroom before we rig the Harbor 20s. My Santana Mariners Bag always comes with me. It’s under the white board on the […]
My SMB was on La Terza Vita, with Mr. Breco
Some Mondays, you just need to get out and have some fun! Rick contemplates what it means to dress like a sailor
My SMB was at at Big Geiger on Catalina
On our Anchoring at Catalina Cruise, we set bow and stern anchors at Big Geiger. Rigo had his camera out… The bag and the book – a great deal. Thanks […]
My SMB was advertised in The Log
There it is!
My SMB was out for another day on Betty
As the Lidos rig in their lagoon, a Harbor 20 gets ready, and with a view of the Peterson designed Checkmate, I contemplate just exactly how we’re going to back […]