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Boats Destroyed
We were startled by a very loud explosion. Suddenly, the stern of a powerboat burst into flames, and we heard another explosion.
Across the Pacific in 86 Days
After rowing 2083 miles in 86 days, 10 hours, 05 minutes and 56 seconds, Lia Ditton landed at the Waikiki Yacht Club, Hawaii in record time.
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New-Old Sails Can Make a Difference
No tourists now, no trips, no income. Like many Mexicans, Eduardo is hunkered down doing the best he can with odd jobs.
Weather Systems' Atlantic Gathering
The middle of September is the peak hurricane period. Given this year's hurricane forecast, it's no surprise that there's so much action.
Fire devastates Latitudes & Attitudes world headquarters.
The World Famous L38
It's Caption Contest(!) time.
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Cupdate
The preparation window narrows and the training pace quickens for the remaining three viable challengers as the Southern Hemisphere winter turns to an America’s Cup spring.
Sailing Movies
Has your compass ever gone 180 degrees in the wrong direction, or been generally flummoxed, in the wake of an electric storm? This scenario played out in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick.
Last Call for Classy Ads
Latitude 38's Classy Classifieds is the place to buy or sell boats - as well as marine gear, trailers, liferafts, boat partnerships, trades and more.
Cruising Mexico - the same but different.
The 27th Baja Ha-Ha has been canceled yet many plan to cruise to Mexico as part of the Nada Ha-Ha or on their own.
Funeral At Sea For a Graceful Old Dame
Nobody wanted an old cement boat. Not even for free. The only option was to give her a sea funeral.
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A Delta Doo Dah Tale
We hear a conversation on the VHF radio between the Coast Guard and a 28-ft powerboat without power on the San Joaquin River.
Row Lia Row
Lia Ditton is almost at her destination!
Join the Virtual Sailing Festivals
This weekend is full of opportunities for sailing enthusiasts who love tall ships, wooden boats and all things maritime.
We had five days of 90-degree weather. Now day has turned to night and the apocalypse feels as if it's upon us.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
There are many considerations for deciding whether to cruise to Mexico this year.
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Collaboration Saves Mariners
Good Samaritans from three, separate vessels rallied to assist the US Coast Guard in the rescue of three sailors on Friday night.
Offshore Solo Regatta in Foiling Monohulls
After the first two stages of La Solitaire du Figaro, French sailor Armel Le Cléac’h on Banque Populaire has worked his way to the top of the leaderboard.
Lasers Tame the Bay
Last weekend a group of Lasers gathered to take on the Central Bay. Decorated and dedicated Laser aficionado Chris Boome sent in this report.
LGBTQ+ Community in Sailing
As a passionate sailor and a gay man, I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in an online panel presentation Thursday, September 10, at 4 p.m. PDT.
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Boat Names with Meaning
I've been working on selling my beloved sailboat, 'Tilligo', a 1988 Union Polaris 36. I have owned her for 16+ wonderful years and put many miles and adventures under her keel.
F50 catamarans battle in 'Tenet'
SailGP makes its Hollywood debut this week in a new movie, Tenet. When the script required an epic sailing scene, two SailGP F50 catamarans answered the call.
Job Opportunity
The perfect sailor’s job: 29 days off every month! One-day-a-month position delivering 'Latitude 38' magazines to our East Bay route, Richmond through Oakland.
Details on New Sailboat
Alan Andrews designed the Moore 33, and Ron Moore plans to build a fleet of them at Moore Sailboats, Inc., in Watsonville. Readers asked for more info.
It's All About the Small Boat
This week we received a letter from Potter Yachter Jim "Goose" Gossman, a regular Latitude contributor and small boat enthusiast.
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Boat Monikers on Show
BoatUS has released its list of Top 10 Boat Names for 2020. Is yours among them?
Would you like ribs with that?
Jack London was one of first American's to 'discover' kimchi in Korea.
Finding Fresh Air on the Bay
Friday's fresh air and fun seekers did their best to sail through the haze, as they closed out the Friday night summer beer can series.
Read about Sails Sailors and Beards
Happy September sailors! This month has significance for a variety of reasons, and mostly because the new edition of 'Latitude 38' is about to hit the streets. That's right, it's out tomorrow.
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A Surprisingly Busy Month
Although the Jazz Cup race to Benicia was canceled, several other choices remain on the calendar for Labor Day Weekend.
Boat's Identity Crisis Resolved
Recently we brought you the story of Ben McGinty's new sailboat and invited readers to help identify whether the little ship was indeed a Naples Sabot, as Ben suspected. Read on to discover the verdict.
Hurricanes to Tropical Depressions
Hurricane Laura made landfall in the early hours of Thursday morning bringing sustained winds of up to 150 mph. As the northern eyewall of the hurricane raced over Cameron Parish, Louisiana, NOAA's Hurricane Center issued an update urging all to "Take action now to protect your life!"
Stay Up To Date with Summer News
As Labor Day approaches we've sent out an end-of-summer newsletter to participants in the 12th Annual Delta Doo Dah. Despite the challenging times, the Doo Dah has been a huge success.
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A Caribbean Holiday with a Twist
We can’t help ourselves — we love St. Vincent and the Grenadines. So, we returned again for 28 days from December 20, 2019, to January 18, 2020. This would be a somewhat different trip because Yumi and I had earlier decided to get married on Bequia at the Frangipani Hotel.
The Latest Schedule Adjustments
First the Good News: Island, Encinal and Oakland Yacht Clubs introduce the Estuary Extravaganza to be sailed in three races on Sunday, September 13.
Refurbished and Ready to Sail
You may recall the story in the April, 2019, issue about the shipyard accident involving the historic working brigantine Vega. In a nutshell, during a routine haulout at a shipyard in Thailand, the carriage wheels on the marine railway collapsed and the 128-year-old wooden ship (built in 1892 in Norway as a Baltic and North Sea trader) rolled off and onto her port side.
Latest AC Controversy Resolved
It's not an America's Cup unless there's some controversy. The most recent and serious controversy involved the misappropriation of funds by ETNZ.
Baja Ha-Ha
We hope to see you cruising in Mexico and enjoying La Buena Vida en El Mar. The people are fabulous, the country is gorgeous, and the cruising is fantastic.
Record Row Across Pacific Continues
Professional sailor Lia Ditton left San Francisco Bay on June 17 to embark on a journey from the Bay Area to Hawaii. But instead of sailing, Lia is rowing the 2500 miles across the Pacific — solo.
USCG Invites Mariner Feedback
The USCG is conducting a Waterways Analysis and Management System Study on the Shallow Draft System (waters less than 12 feet deep), to make navigable waterways safer and more efficient.
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T-shirt Winners Galore
Steve Lehmann is Latitude 38's latest Golden Ticket winner. Steve and his wife, Terri had spent the past five months in Utah. One of the first things they did when they returned to the Bay Area was pick up a copy of the magazine at Marina Village, Alameda. Inside was Steve's ticket to a free Latitude 38 t-shirt.
Small Boat Sailing Returns
A new Sabot owner is seeking the back story of his vessel.
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Unusual Navigation Markers
There are a thousand reasons to keep a good lookout. Modern navigational aids and numerous digital devices continue to improve and reduce accidents at sea. Despite all that equipment, it remains very important to keep an eye ahead and even read the signs along the shore.
Crashboat Joins Bay Area's Historic Fleet
The San Francisco Bay area has many historic and treasured vessels of the World War II era: 'Jeremiah O'Brien'Â and 'Red Oak Victory', Potomac, and the submarine Pampanito. So when we received this story about the 1944 vessel 'Intrepid', we felt it was worth sharing with our sail-centric audience.Â
Baja Ha-Ha
We hope to see you cruising in Mexico and enjoying La Buena Vida en El Mar. The people are fabulous, the country is gorgeous, and the cruising is fantastic.
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