August 2021 - Latitude38

Corresponding Through Satellites and Milky Seas

August 30, 2021

"Milky Seas," a rare phenomenon where the entire ocean appears to glow ...

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Skippers Wanted: US Coast Guard-Licensed Captains for Charters and Private Lessons

Wanted: US Coast Guard-licensed captains for charters and private lessons. For power & sail. Hourly rate from $50 up. Weekend and weekday work available.

Regattas to Look Forward to in September

The 26-mile Jazz Cup to Benicia is on for Saturday, September 4. South Beach YC will run the start near Treasure Island, and Benicia YC the finish.

Bill Erkelens on Sustainability Practices

During lockdown last year, rather than cutting back, 11th Hour Racing supported the team to double down on its sustainability efforts. The result was a turnkey how-to-create-sustainability program, known as the Toolbox ...

Hurricane Nora Makes Landfall in Mexico

We've seen many reports of flooding, and damage to structures, and yes, unfortunately some boats.

KKMI Bottom Jobs: What Sets Us Apart

When you're shopping around, make sure you're not comparing apples to oranges.

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Skippers Wanted: US Coast Guard-Licensed Captains for Charters and Private Lessons

Wanted: US Coast Guard-licensed captains for charters and private lessons. For power & sail. Hourly rate from $50 up. Weekend and weekday work available.

Climb Aboard for Latitude 38’s September Crew List Party!

An evening of fun, merriment and general chit-chat about everyone's favorite topic.

A Race Story with a Twist

August 27, 2021

"It was an ideal ocean race, oscillating breeze from the northwest, almost directly upwind of the Gate, 8-12 knots. A bit overcast, and cool on the way out.

About Next Month’s Doublehanded Farallones Race

The Bay Area Multihull Association has incorporated some changes to the Doublehanded Farallones Race that harken back to the Farallon races run back in the early 1980s.