“It is an extreme experience – cutting edge wing-sailed catamarans flying at speeds over 30 miles per hour, and a mix of fleet and match racing to test the abilities of the best sailing teams in the world.”  (RedBull.com)

I’m vividly and happily reminded of my days– on a far smaller scale– on the waters of Lake Maxinkuckee at Culver Summer Naval School.  Much of the sailing terminology and technique I learned more than two decades ago quickly returned to me here in 2012, much to my enjoyment and satisfaction.

This is to say, the America’s Cup World Series has quickly returned to San Francisco Bay this week for round two, following the first go-around in August.  “The best sailors” and “the fastest boats” are captivating onlookers from Marina Green this week– including myself obviously.

Despite all this excitement on the water however, it’s not the only game in town.  America’s Cup remains just one of many events in a very busy week for San Francisco!