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Welcome to the May issue — a boat locker full of stories of circumnavigations; the pursuit of Olympic selection; cruising in the '80s versus now; teak on boats; and other sailory pursuits.
Frothy Experience
In word and deed the RYC Beer Can Cup continues to succeed with the magic of non-competitive competition. Read about the winners - elsewhere.
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NorCal High School Sailing Championships
Bay School of San Francisco sailor Gus Gossett provides his account of the 2026 Northern League Championship Regatta.
As long as it floats
The only thing worse than growing old is not growing old.
Wabbits Migrate to Race
The 2026 Konocti Cup was sailed on Clear Lake, featuring spring conditions, an unusual wind directionn, and a trophy used as a salad bowl.
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Women's College Sailing Dynasty
Stanford Sailing won its third-straight Women's Team Racing National Championship in New Orleans, LA.
A career in sailing
Scott Easom is the owner of Easom Racing and Rigging, is the YRA Buoy Guy, and has more nautical miles to his name than just about anyone.
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Wading In
A dredging project is turning the tide on the San Francisco Marina access channel.
Lifejackets are Worthwhile
Seven-year-old Connor was enjoying a casual lake sail with his grandpa, when: "I heard a thump, and Conner went by the boat at about 6 knots."
Mother, May We Race?
The Great Vallejo Race is coming up fast, and the deadline to register is almost upon us.
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Harbor Shoal at All Time Worst
As sand has built up at San Francisco's Marina West Harbor over the past few months, frustration has grown among the harbor's tenants.
Yummy East Bay Sailing
Oakland Yacht Club hosted the 2026 Sunday Brunch Regatta in the Alameda Estuary.
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Youth on the Water
Latitude 38 was invited to join the instruction RIB for the two Zests, which were crewed by four grade-school kids who were on these boats for the first time.
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Before joining a Ha-Ha in 2013, Newbah Chuck Skewes thought the event might be just a crazy ruckus leaving a trail of turmoil in its wake.
Going Postal
Making a trip to the mailbox a pleasure.
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Third Time Recipients
S.F. Sea Scout Ship 'Viking' has been named the top the top Sea Scout program in the US.
Another Slip Up
The long wait continues.
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Snapshot
Globally renowned West Coast photographer Sharon Green honored by the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame.
Feves Brings Home 1st
The 2026 California Dreamin' Series wrapped up at Long Beach YC, with Cabrillo Beach's Cameron Feves winning the series.
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Pioneering Sailors
The earth takes care of sailors and sailors are taking care of the earth.
Stories from a solo sailor
Today we chat with 16-year-old singlehanded sailor Elliot Aron, who made his first solo crossing from L.A. to Catalina Island at age 12.
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Dress up Day!
This year marks the 109th Opening Day, along with host Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association's 130th anniversary.
Whoops
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
More Accounts of A Blustery Day
Sergei Podshivalov, Frank van Diggelen and Greg Ashby share their accounts of the 2026 Doublehanded Farallones Race, aboard 'Sun Dragon' and 'Akumu', respectively.
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Getting aboard
Enthusiasm for sailing runs high for those just completing their first sail, raising questions about how to further engage with the sport and gain access to boats they have just sailed on.
Drop the Hook
How do you go cruising in Northern California?
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This legendary course takes sailors from the windy City Front of San Francisco, past the Golden Gate, and down the stunning California coast to beautiful Monterey Bay.
Made to fit
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The question is when to go
Deciding a departure used to rely on a combination of watching the barometer, the 11 o'clock news, NOAA forecasts, SSB broadcasts out of Point Reyes, discussions with local fishermen, and whether the bar crossing was open, or closed.
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A new era
The last remaining vessel illegally anchored in the Richardson Bay Eelgrass Protection Zone (EPZ) was officially moved last month.
Stormy Sailing in Berkely
Berkeley Yacht Club hosted the 2026 Wheeler Regatta, a wet and stormy affair that tested the mettle of and rewarded the boats that raced.
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Sailors Have Fun Giving Back
Sailfest started out as a local celebration, but word spread quickly. and boats with flags from all over started showing up.
Sail On
2027 will be the 50th anniversary of Latitude 38. Richard Spindler and his wife Kathy started the magazine in Sausalito in 1977.
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Rough Weather in the Farallones Race
The 2026 Doublehanded Farallones Race was won by 'Bottle Rocket', a trimaran that posted the fastest finish time in 30 years.
The Sounds of Sailing
Hear how and why the Dockwalker program began, engaging the sailing community, how to practice clean boating, and a story about a sloth.
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Enlightening
Dark clouds hung over a bright day for everyone sailing and raising funds for Parkinson's.
What a croc!
That's a pair what, she's hiking in?
Etchell Season Continues in San Diego
Fifty Etchells descended upon San Diego Yacht Club to race in the 2026 Midwinters West Regatta for the class.
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Sad Sight
Wild weather with brief episodes of rain, wind, sun and whales.
A Speedy Rescue
Latitude 38 was invited to join a Blue Water Foundation crew certification sail, in which four crew became certified in MOB recovery.
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This legendary course takes sailors from the windy City Front of San Francisco, past the Golden Gate, and down the stunning California coast to beautiful Monterey Bay.
"Hoe-Down in River Town"
Petaluma Yacht Club is hosting a Memorial Day Weekend festival May 21–24, featuring four days of Western-themed “fun for all.”
The cost of convenience
Max Ebb and Lee Helm discuss the pros and cons — the convenience, the cost, and the parking issues, and the environmental implications of traveling by ferry.
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An Uplifting Story
The New York Yacht Club withdrew from the 2027 Cup but a new syndicate has submitted a last-minute challenge.
Safe for now
'Bill of Rights' has received notice that it can remain at its dock in Chula Vista.
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League Sailing Format at SFYC
SFYC hosted its inaugural "sprint" regatta in its fleet of RS21s in the European "sailing league" format, in which teams rotate through boats and have byes.
Exploring Coastal History
As an avid fan of Patrick O'Brian and Aubrey/Maturin novels, I felt compelled to go to A Coruña, on the northwest corner of Spain, for a 12-day harbor-hopping trip south.
A Keen Eye
Welcome to this month's Sailagram, where we share photos of West Coast sailors all over the coast and beyond.
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