Archive for August 2026
On-Board Reporting on the Woodies Invitational
The 49ers beat writers don't get to suit up in the red and gold on Sunday. The Giants columnists don't get to take at-bats every day, but as Latitude 38's racing editor, I get to compete in the sport I write about regularly.
The Timeless Blue Bubble of Maddie Zug and Jeremy Snyder
A year after leaving San Francisco, Maddie Zug and Jeremy Snyder cast off for French Polynesia aboard their Tayana 42 'Tardigrade.'
Oakland Yacht Club Wraps Up 2026 Sweet 16 Series
Oakland Yacht Club's 2026 Sweet 16 sailing series wrapped up after a wonderful summer of racing.
Westwind Yacht Management — Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Professional yacht care with personal service.
Come See the Berkeley Waterfront Showcase!
Celebrate the newly reconstructed D & E docks and the recent dredging of the Berkeley Marina at the Berkeley Waterfront Showcase on Saturday, August 29!
The Resourceful Sailor — A Tankless Job
What do you do when you discover your integrated fiberglass freshwater tank has osmotic blisters?
“Sausalito Waterfront Royalty” Remember Sailboat Nirvana
'Gaslight' builder Billy Martinelli's birthday party was a gathering of Sausalito waterfront "royalty" and historic-schooner memories.
Bay Area Sailors Compete in IC37s in Rhode Island Regattas
Several Bay Area sailors competed in several high-profile IC37 events in Newport, highlighted by Daniel Thielman and Nicole Breault.
While Beer Can Racing Is Cooling Down, Fall Sailing Is Warming Up
The change of seasons ends our summer ritual but begins one of the most beautiful times to sail on the California coast.
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