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89 Boats, 7 Fleets, One Amazing Regatta
The 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series kicks off at St. Francis Yacht Club on Thursday, September 17, with 89 boats across seven fleets.
A Sailing Welcome Mat
Remember, most sailors sail for free because they crew on other people's boats. A crew party is a good way to find out how.
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Tahoe's Racing Season Comes to a Climax
Lake Tahoe's 2026 racing season is coming to a climax, as the Tahoe Cup will come down to the final day of racing after SLTWYC's Perpetual Regatta.
Paper Yacht Club Racing
It was billed as a "gentleman's race:" no spinnakers, no genoas and no marks to set. The finish line was just a latitude and longitude for each end of a virtual finish line.
Have fun and do good
This coming Saturday, September 19, is set to be an active day both on and off the water.
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A full weekend of boats, waterfront dining, live music, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments in Sausalito.
Mixed Up on Mixed Use?council
We revisit Alameda's former working waterfront and development at Alameda Marina.
Beautiful Race to Benicia
Brandon Mercer gives his account of the 2026 Jazz Cup from South Beach Yacht Club to Benicia Yacht Club.
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The List grows
This year's Baja Ha-Ha sailors hail from various ports and walks of life.
Sequoia YC Hosts Open 5.70 NAs
Felix Oehme gives his account of a fun and competitive 2026 Open 5.70 North American Championship at Sequoia Yacht Club.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
A Family Album
A big THANK YOU to the various people who helped make the Latitude 38 Fall Baja Ha-Ha Crew List Party such a fun, successful gathering.
A Classic Gaff
Sometimes the Old World isn't as old as the New World.
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A full weekend of boats, waterfront dining, live music, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments in Sausalito.
The World Famous L38
Welcome to Latitude 38's World-Famous Caption Contest(!). This month's photo comes by way of our crew, while enjoying a casual sail on the Bay.
Helping Hands
The California Coastal Commission's annual Coastal Cleanup is coming Saturday, September 19.
A Three-Country Regatta
Five Californian Knarr teams competed in the 2026 International Knarr Championship hosted by the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club in Oslo.
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Check out our weekly podcast for conversations with people who spend their time on the water.
And Mexico Sailing Seminar
There's only one day until the Latitude 38 Fall Baja Ha-Ha Crew List Party!
Come See Us at the Show
One of the big attractions at the Sausalito Boat Show is the Waves of Opportunity Happy Hour community fundraiser hosted by Helmut’s Marine Service and the San Rafael Channel Association.
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A full weekend of boats, waterfront dining, live music, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments in Sausalito.
A Tricky Race
Richard vonEhrenkrook gives his account of Berkeley Yacht Club's Navigator's Race in early August.
Shoring Up the Seashore
Is there a Goldilocks solution to updating Sausalito's zoning and preserving its beloved maritime culture?
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Thank you!
We appreciate all trades people. But the laborers we appreciate most are the ones who work on our boats.
See you there!
The Latitude 38 Fall Baja Ha-Ha Crew List Party is an evening of connections, fun, merriment and some very tall sailing stories.
Elite Training in the East Bay
Olympic ILCA coach Luke Elliott took some time to run a clinic with local Bay Area ILCA 6 sailors at Richmond Yacht Club.
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Pioneering Woman
Oleg Harencar is releasing the next film in his documentary series, 'Life On The Water', about the Bay Area's female sailing legend, Jocelyn Nash.
A Summer's worth of fun
How was your August on the water? Here is a selection of photos from last month's adventures and fun.
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The Latitude 38 Crew List Party is coming up on September 10. Whether you want to sail to Baja or cruise the Bay, this party is for you!
Stories about Sailing
September's Latitude 38 is out now, with lots of great sailing stories nestled between the sheets.
He's Out There
At age 94, Commodore Tompkins is still adding offshore sailing miles to his extensive logbook.
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The Moorings 5200 received two prestigious industry awards this year, celebrating the innovation, performance, comfort, and design of the latest sailing catamaran in The Moorings fleet. Available for bareboat charters in 10 destinations worldwide this 5-cabin catamaran is designed for real life at sea.
Some FAQs
We've put together a list of a few frequently asked questions about the Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers' Rally: a Baja Ha-Ha FAQ.
California Coastal Access
Santa Barbara will maintain a large, partly free year-round anchorage, but another piece of the California coast is set to become more expensive.
Two Points Separate Top Three
The 2026 C420 Pacific Coast Championship saw incredibly close racing, with just two points separating the top three in the 58-boat fleet.
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Servus! Herzlich Willkommen!
Servus und herzlich willkommen! Oakland Yacht Club is gearing up to host the Bavarian bash that is the 2026 Oktoberfest Race.
The Sounds of Sailing
Gilles is a Bay Area sailor, rigger and carbon aficionado who just got back from sailing his restored Wylie 39 'Lightspeed' to second in class in the 2026 Pacific Cup.
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Turning a New Leaf
A shift in the seasons brings a shift in sailing.
Sisko's Sailing Family Ties
Shortly after I decided to sell 'Sisko', something happened that I never could have planned.
Summer Ain't Over Yet
This Labor Day Weekend, you may want to check out these events…
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Get off the fence and down to the docks for the greatest fun you'll have all year — the 2026 Baja Ha-Ha.
Excellent Estuary Sailing
Oakland Yacht Club's 2026 Sweet 16 sailing series wrapped up after a wonderful summer of racing.
Exactly What Sailing is for
Latitude 38 advertising and marketing manager Maddy Garcia made this fun video of her time on the water. We thought it would be a great way to sail into the weekend. Enjoy!
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The Latitude 38 Crew List Party is coming up on September 10. Whether you want to sail to Baja or cruise the Bay, this party is for you!
Perks of the job
The 49ers beat writers don't get to suit up in the red and gold on Sunday. The Giants columnists don't get to take at-bats every day, but as Latitude 38's racing editor, I get to compete in the sport I write about regularly.
Berkeley to French Polynesia
A year after leaving San Francisco, Maddie Zug and Jeremy Snyder cast off for French Polynesia aboard their Tayana 42 'Tardigrade.'
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Cheers
The change of seasons ends our summer ritual but begins one of the most beautiful times to sail on the California coast.
And Happy Birthday, Billy
'Gaslight' builder Billy Martinelli's birthday party was a gathering of Sausalito waterfront "royalty" and historic-schooner memories.
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West Coast Sailors in Newport
Several Bay Area sailors competed in several high-profile IC37 events in Newport, highlighted by Daniel Thielman and Nicole Breault.
Fresh Water Needed
What do you do when you discover your integrated fiberglass freshwater tank has osmotic blisters?
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Celebrate the newly reconstructed D & E docks and the recent dredging of the Berkeley Marina at the Berkeley Waterfront Showcase on Saturday, August 29!
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