Sailing the Bay, by Kimball Livingston, is an overview of the key concepts and appeals of sailing applied to the San Francisco bay with a touch of humor, a plethora of anecdotes and nuggets of information for any sailor who wants to call the bay home.

As a fairly new sailor, both to the sport as well as to the bay, the book was a fast read that explained why you sometimes sail up the cone whereas other times its better to go up the city front during a strong flood; variables that affect currents in the bay (its not just the tides!); places to visit all around the bay and into the Delta; and generally how to get into good, fun mischief on the water as a racer or cruiser. Anecdotes about sharks jumping into dinghies, oil tanker collisions and doctors raising an eyebrow at sailing bruises brought a good blend of stories into the lessons. And throughout it all, it is evident that Mr. Livingston loves the bay, loves sailing and loves sharing.

The book can be purchased by contacting Kimball Livingston through his Web site:
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