Archive for July 2020
Exploring Northern California’s Inland Delta Cruising Grounds
Learn more on how to explore the California Delta with a summer charter.
Unidentified Boat Pieces Uncovered on Local Beach
A little while ago we received photos of a piece of hull uncovered on a local beach. The timbered section still wore much of its paint work, but no other identifiable markings were visible.
Getting to Know the Boss (and Publisher) at Latitude 38
How does an engineering graduate move from selling opera tickets to running a famous sailing magazine? Benjamin Shaw recently invited John Arndt to join him on his podcast, Out The Gate Sailing. The result is a rollicking tale of adventures and opportunities that carried this intrepid sailor across the country and to various oceans across the globe.
The Club at Westpoint Live-Streams Groundbreaking Ceremony
The Club at Westpoint Harbor hosted a 'pandemic-adjusted' groundbreaking ceremony for its new ecologically sensitive, multi-purpose building last Saturday. Members from across the US joined the board of directors via live-streaming from the new building site.
Seven Moore 24s Happen to Sail to Stockton on the Same Day
In a less-windy do-over of June 6's 'daysail' from Richmond to Stockton, seven Moore 24s just happened to sail up the San Joaquin River at the same time.
Offshore Cruising with Our Island in the Sun
Planning and preparing for offshore cruising with Garry Domnisse.
Division of Boating and Waterways Boater Card
The California Boater Card shows that its holder has successfully taken and passed a NASBLA/state-approved boater safety education examination.
The Ocean Race Postponed a Year, and More Updates
The J/105 North American Championship scheduled for October 29-November 1 will be postponed until October 28-31, 2021.
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Eight Bells for Island Yacht Club?
Read the complete story of the demise of the Island Yacht Club clubhouse at Alameda Marina in the July 2020 issue of Latitude 38.
‘Matthew Turner’ Passes Final COI Test
Good News! Last Friday 'Matthew Turner' passed the test! The final ‘test’ was the Man Overboard (MOB) drill, and thanks to lots of practice, drilling and efficient crew, 'Matthew Turner' passed with flying colors, and is now officially a Coast Guard “Inspected Vessel” — able to carry passengers for hire.
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