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A Good Start
The 32nd Baja Ha-Ha is taking it easy as they sail the Baja coastline.
Fall Sailing in Santa Cruz
Morgan Larson gives his account of his victory in the Moore 24 fleet at Santa Cruz Yacht Club's 2026 Mix and Match Regatta.
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Was this a simpler option?
If my sailboat's rigging used swage terminals, was I locked into using a professional rigger with specialized equipment for a repair? What if I planned to re-rig the boat soon, but wasn't yet ready for that full commitment?
Moore of what we love
This month's album includes several photos taken at the Moore 24 50th Anniversary National Championship.
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Build, Create, Grow, Innovate
Measure X looks as if it will be defeated, though the hard work of finding a better solution will remain.
Richmond Yacht Club Victorious
Richmond Yacht Club won the 2026 San Francisco Lipton Cup at Corinthian Yacht Club in mid-October.
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San Francisco's Gateway to the Bay
The boating public has the opportunity to speak up for well-managed access to the Bay at tomorrow's BCDC meeting regarding the closure of Gashouse Cove Fuel Dock.
Sailng on the edge
The extreme sailing world of the Route du Rhum has had several boats break and capsize as they exceeded the limits.
One of the Best
Captain Ron makes buying a neglected boat and hiring a man you would hesitate to lend your lawn mower seem like a good idea.
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Leaving it All Behind
The 32nd Baja Ha-Ha fleet took off from San Diego Bay this morning under clear skies and a warm breeze.
USCG and Good Samaritans Rescue Mariners
USCG rescued a man and his dog from a disabled sailboat off San Diego, and three men were rescued after their powerboat caught fire.
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It's almost like shopping at sea
'Nota Bene' is a Beneteau 411 sailed by a crew of family and friends. This is their story of their return to S.F. after the 2026 Pacific Cup.
The Sail Has Attitude!
Dealing with a spinnaker in the middle of the Pacific might sound simple, but if the kite has attitude, you might have a problem.
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A Great Read
This month's magazine covers everything from world match racing to spinnaker tangles to taking the helm after 10 years as crew, even to Captain Ron and everything between and beyond.
Beautiful Boats on the Bay
St. Francis Yacht Club hosted the 2026 Jessica Cup on a sunny, light-wind day that drew 18 competitors.
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Need a Date?
As another season of racing ends a new one is just warming up.
Have a Howling Good Weekend
The weekend is upon us, as is Halloween and the switch from daylight saving to local standard time.
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Oh Mon Dieu!
On Sunday the 115 skippers signed up for the Route du Rhum, in six classes with some of the fastest ocean racers in the world, will dash across the Atlantic.
The Sounds of Sailing
In this week’s episode of Good Jibes, host Monica Grant reads four articles from the October 2026 issue of Latitude 38 sailing magazine.
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Action on the SF Cityfront
Scott Jenson shares his account of the 2026 Joe Logan Mercury regatta at St. Francis Yacht Club.
Relaunching
Ronnie Simpson is prepping for another shot at the Global Solo Challenge race around the world.
Midwinters Here We Come!
"The first race of our popular Doublehanded Midwinters is coming up on November 15," writes the YRA.
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Boo
The Richmond Yacht Club scored another large turnout for another beautiful weekend for the Great Pumpkin Race.
Recognize Your Champion
Who are Northern California's 2026 season champions? Help us find out.
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Gone Forever?
If we were a Sausalito voter we'd want a more specific "ad proof" of something that would actually get built.
Lazy Days on the Water
Every summer, the San Francisco Sea Scouts embark on a Summer Cruise up the Delta. This year's adventure is recounted by one of the crew.
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Participation is Key!
Help Latitude 38 Award the 2026 Wosser Trophies and promote participation in sailboat racing!
Change of Watch
Time for a change of watch and setting a new course for the future.
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Looking For Board Room
San Francisco Bay is the central feature of the Bay Area. Many development forces are at work that are reducing public access and raising prices to this magnificent recreational resource.
Lost and Found
After more than 30 years radio silence, we caught up with Marc Hightower and his Montgomery 17 'Free Bird.'
Take Advantage
The expired marine flare collection event is on this weekend. Check the list for your drop-off location.
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A Stunning Achievement
Mill Valley resident Catherine Breed has completed her 900-mile swimming expedition down the California coast.
The Sounds of Sailing
This week on Good Jibes, host Max Branstetter shares three Good Jibes Greatest Hits from the early days of Latitude 38's sailing podcast.
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Puerto de la Navidad is the best kept secret of the Costalegre — first class cruising grounds with 11 surrounding anchorages that make it a great home base.
Saving Bay Access
Reader Sami Shubert wrote in with a perspective on Sausalito's Measure X.
That's a Wrap!
The 2026 RBBS featured 81 different boats and more than 700 sailors racing across eight different divisions.
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Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season
Now retired from the Ha-Ha, Richard Spindler writes about his perspective on hurricane season after 31 years of leading the Baja Ha-Ha.
Small Boat Sailing in Richmond
Richmond Yacht Club hosted the 2026 Totally Dinghy regatta, with 14 ILCA 6s and 16 ILCA 7s competing in the event.
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Octopi, Octopus, Octopodes
If you've sailed south to Monterey Bay or beyond, chances are you sailed above the world’s largest octopus nursery.
World of Chartering
Have you ever wanted to sail around the island of Martinique? Art Hartinger did, so he grabbed some friends and did a circumnavigation.
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Update for Mexico Cruisers
In the lead-up to this year's Baja Ha-Ha, here's an update that includes some rather important information, some of which is useful to anyone sailing to Mexico.
Get Ready Now!
California counties and agencies have partnered to create a Marine Flare Collection Event on October 24 and 25.
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Wet and Wild in Mexico
While Hurricane Simon has unloaded a drenching, Hurricane Trudy is the latest in a run of hurricanes lashing our southern neighbors.
When the signal runs out
Until relatively recently, offshore sailing remained a disconnected affair. But what is satellite internet is doing to that sanctuary?
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