Imagine being so frustrated by the boat buying process that you start a company and travel the world to bring transparency to the boat market. When Robb Corrigan first started searching for his dream boat, he was stunned by the opaqueness of boat pricing. He went down a research rabbit
All eyes are on Northern California. And why not? Bay Area-headquartered companies represent 35% of the world's top 100 companies by market cap ($18.7 trillion), according to a report by McKinsey. When the local economy is that hot, you'd expect big news coverage. National
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is happening October 13-15 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. The conference includes all the big names in tech and finance that you’d expect to see, plus these leaders in ocean tech, conservation, and the blue economy. Here's a snapshot of the companies
Pop your collar and grab your boat shoes, because the Annapolis Sailboat Show is back, October 15-18. Here are highlights and pro tips for boat nerds who want to make the most of their experience at the show, purported to be "the largest in-water sailboat show in
Catherine Breed is currently swimming the entire length of the California coast, about 900 miles from Oregon to Mexico. She started this journey in July, and as of today, September 25th, Catherine is near Santa Barbara and has already swum 659 miles. This Bay Area-based swimmer honed her skills
San Francisco Bay sailors in the market for a new Jeanneau sailboat will no longer have to schlep to Annapolis to buy one, with the August 25 announcement of a new local dealer in the East Bay. Marine Servicecenter, which already maintains several locations along the West Coast from San
Kids who grow up in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco live near the water, about as close as you can get without living on a houseboat. But getting on the water has been out of reach for many, historically, on this site of a former Navy shipyard.
Here are five ways to fund your next ocean startup idea. This list is for you especially if you’re interested in aquaculture or haute couture, submersibles or wearables, AI or WiFi, crews in boat shoes or boats with no crews. What counts as an ocean startup? The answer changes
Silicon Valley has many copycats and pretenders in places around the world that want a shot at the title, claiming that their own special recipe of talent, capital, and pluck is poised to take the crown. And while we’d love to see opportunity spread evenly around the globe, the
Here are a few fan favorites for the best places in and around the Bay to do your “chores on shores.” Washing your dirty clothes comes with breathtaking views at one Bay Area marina. While boatyard amenities are usually an afterthought, tucked away into a closet somewhere, the laundry room
Data centers need lots of water, so it might seem reasonable to build one on a barge and set it afloat on a bay or gulf. That was Google's idea in 2007 when it filed US Patent Number 7,525,207 for a Water-Based Data Center. Officially,
The Port of San Francisco’s newly launched Blue Economy Initiative offers a vision of a future economy that is bolstered by ocean tech startups, marine science, sustainability-focused innovators, and ecotourism. Announced on July 15, the Initiative offers matching companies a rare opportunity for space to grow, concierge services,