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The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

Stories and Tips for Cruising the California Delta

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The Latest Delta Cruising News

USCG Icebreaker ‘Polar Sea’, and Comments Sought on Wave Height Information

The Polar Seas arrives out of the fog under tow from Seattle.

Offshore wave heights may change to from feet to meters, and the USCGC ‘Polar Sea’ icebreaker arrives on the Bay.

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A Sailor’s Update on Bridge Works and Closures in the Delta

Josh and Candace Williams of the Hunter Legend 375 ‘Nalu’ share an update about bridge repairs and subsequent delays in the California Delta.

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Summery July Races Coming This Month

Estuary racing

Want to race on a Thursday afternoon? Here’s your chance. A sampling of holiday races around the Bay Area on July 4…

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USCG Completes Cleanup After Decommissioned ‘Aurora’ Refloated in Delta

A cleanup operation has been completed after the decommissioned cruise ship ‘Aurora’ sank in the Delta in May.

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Crew Overboard Drama in Delta Ditch Run

Caliente crew

On the Explorer 44 trimaran Caliente, we were doing well and pushing hard in the Delta Ditch Run when we lost a crew member overboard.

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Delta Resources — Articles from the Latitude 38 Archives

Delta Dining

Visit Latitude 38's Boat-in Dining page for a comprehensive list of Delta and Bay Area dining destinations.

The Cruise of the Laundry Basket

Cruise of the Laundry Basket

In August 2002 we reprinted one of the original great stories of exploring the Delta on a small sailboat. A family cruises the Delta in 1948 aboard an 18-ft sailboat. It was great then and it's great now. A fun story to learn about the Delta and how times have changed.


Fitting Out: The Cruiser's Back Porch

A centuries-old adage claims, "You can tell a lot about a sailor by the cut of his jib." But when it comes to modern cruisers, nothing reveals more about their sailing style than the 'back porch' of their boat. That is, the stern section, which may house everything from solar panels to surfboards, and barbecues to radar domes.


Favorite Sailing Apps

One of the frustrating aspects of living in this 'app-happy' era of endless innovation is that is it seems almost impossible to keep up with the latest, greatest developments in technology — including smartphone, tablet and computer software related to boating.


 

Racing to Your Cruising - Delta Ditch Run 2009

So many Bay Area boats are 'racer/cruisers' and the annual Delta Ditch Run from San Francisco Bay to the Stockton Sailing Club is a perfect way to blend both of your boat's personalities. It's a great race that finishes in a great cruising area. 


 

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