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Three days of boating fun
We're at the show! Come see us at Booth #203 and stop for a chat with the Latitude 38 crew and other salty characters.
Moore Fun
Competition will be tough, but it was clear from the smiles, laughter and greetings across the water that everyone is just happy to participate.
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A full weekend of boats, waterfront dining, live music, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments in Sausalito.
Long Awaited Progress
Lind Marine has begun removing sunken boats from the Oakland Estuary as part of a NOAA marine debris-removal grant.
Sailing Sirens
No wonder we've always enjoyed the writing of our editor John Riise (JR). His sea stories were inspired by the best.
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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.
What did I expect?
The crew carpool across the Golden Gate Bridge was the first clue: sea chanteys, sailors singing along. Racing in the Rolex Big Boat Series Classics division was not what I expected.
"Gonna see my smiling face ..."
OK, we admit the headline is a little misleading. We didn't personally do anything at Island Yacht Club's Women's Sailing Seminar. But, we did have a cameo role …
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A full weekend of boats, waterfront dining, live music, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments in Sausalito.
Surfs Up
So far, the 2026 hurricane season is generally following the predictions.
Grand Masters in New Jersey
Al Sargent gives his West Coast take on the ILCA Masters Nationals in Jersey.
every sailor's dream
Point Conception doesn't care about your digital detox. Neither do the shipping lanes, and neither does a wind forecast that changes its mind multiple times a day.
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Sea Time
We share a glimpse of the action in this past weekend's Rolex Big Boat Series.
Seeing Present and Future
Building the next generation of innovative marine companies along the Sausalito waterfront will inspire every generation of sailors.
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A full weekend of boats, waterfront dining, live music, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments in Sausalito.
Ladies Take the Helm in Tahoe
Tahoe Yacht Club hosted the 2026 Women's Skipper Regatta to wrap up its 2026 racing season before the snows set in.
Time for the Harvest Moon
As September comes to a close, we checked the calendar and saw that tomorrow is the fall equinox.
Next — Sausalito Boat Show
We had a boat show warm-up in Newport, RI, this weekend, and are now pumped for the Sausalito Boat Show that opens this Friday!
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
See you there!
Come say "Hello" to the Latitude crew! You never know whom you might meet in the booth.
The Evening Just Got Better
Sometimes the race provides the story. Sometimes the evening itself insists on a share of the credit.
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A full weekend of boats, waterfront dining, live music, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments in Sausalito.
Breeze On in the Mountains
Tahoe YC hosted the 2026 Lake Tahoe ILCA Championship, which saw tight racing and high winds over two days.
Thank you!
The US Coast Guard has restored critical aids to navigation in Hawaii, following damage caused by Hurricane Lowell.
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Repairs, painting, custom work, apprentice program, kids summer sea camps, event space for rent.
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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Track Atalanta on her voyage from Hawaii to S.F. Then join Atalanta in November — Monterey to S.F. Bay.
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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Whether you’re looking for routine service or a major refit, we ensure the time you spend with your boat is on the water, not in a boatyard.
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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Get on board with the Pumpout Nav app to find the nearest sewage pumpout, dump station, or floating restroom.
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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Covered and uncovered berths available for longterm or overnight reservations.
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!
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