The Western Flyer, a vessel that once carried author John Steinbeck, has been restored and set sail from Old Fisherman's Wharf for a three-month expedition.

The fisherman had set sail on Dec. 7 from the port of San Juan de Marcona but bad weather conditions and the current caused him to lose course. His small boat, which had no radio beacon ...

MONTEREY — Eighty-five years ago, to the week, the Western Flyer set sail for the Gulf of California. Amongst the crew were renowned author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts, taking on ...