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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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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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"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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Sailing Helmets
Local sailor Dave Berntsen was severely injured when he was hit by a power boat while wind foiling in the Grenadines.
The Sounds of Sailing
Karen has spent over 25 years teaching sailing at Orange Coast College and US Sailing, and has a ton of personal offshore sailing experience.
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Sharing is Caring
Island Yacht Club hosted the Sadie Hawkins Race, a women's-skipper event that was rudely interrupted by high school rowers.
Delivery!
Latitude 38 subscribers usually get the newest issue hot off the press. Literally!
Winter Racing Concludes
Coyote Point Yacht Club hosted its sixth and final Winter Sail day, wrapping up a fun midwinter series on the Peninsula.
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Wind Shift
Will we ever escape from Alcatraz controversies?
OYC Rings in Spring
Oakland Yacht Club hosted its Rites of Spring Regatta, kicking off their 2026 racing season.
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Community Pitches In
Latitude 38 ambassador Gerry Gragg joined the Alameda Community Sailing Center's annual Work Day to get their fleet ready for the season.
Mine's Bigger
The smaller the yacht the bigger the adventure.
Thank Thor for Midwinter Racing
Corinthian Yacht Club's "Valhalla on the Bay" midwinter racing series, as told by 'Reverie' skipper John Arens.
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Whale Season
Windsurfer Eric Kramers was cruising along on the Bay when his ride was cut short by a collision with a whale.
Bay Rivals
Berkeley Yacht Club staff commodore Michael Yovino-Young remembers the first editions of "The Big Sail."
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Season Opener
The Northern California Mercury fleet took on the Encinal Spring Series in mid-March, sailing in light wind conditions.
Magical
Last weekend was perfect for sailing. Could we have two in a row?
Oh, how much I've learned
I often remind myself — no, congratulate myself on — how much I've learned to do on my own.
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Trash to Treasure
Finally, a solution to the derelict and abandoned boat problem — drop them onto the sidewalk for curbside pickup!
Sailors' Stories
This week we chat with Ocean Genome Atlas Project co-founder Peter Molnar about building a high-resolution genomic atlas of the oceans.
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You'd Be a Fool to Miss It
This is a legitimate post about the April issue of Latitude 38, which just happens to be available now.
It's a Fool's Paradise
With Lake Tahoe expecting another record summer tourism season, Jetsetter Guide has launched a free tidal prediction system to help boaters, paddleboarders and swimmers plan safer outings.
Because We're Fools for Sailboat Racing
Although some beer can series begin soon after we spring forward for Daylight Saving Time, most Bay Area series begin in April.
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