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Bay Area Clean Up Mission
In two hours the crew amassed a truck-load of plastic wrappers, water bottles, Styrofoam containers, discarded metal pieces, fishing line and cigarette butts.
Looking Back
How can cruising Mexico possibly have any side effects? You'd be surprised, though they are far from bad.
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Surfing online and offshore
What to do when you’re not sailing on the ocean or organizing the Pacific Cup for other people to enjoy? For offshore racer Michael Moradzadeh, the answer is to help build a new website for the Cruising Club of America.
Fall Racing Preview
As detailed in Monday's 'Lectronic, the YRA and Vallejo Yacht Club canceled the 2020 Great Vallejo Race. But that doesn't mean there's no racing. Au contraire!
Race Schedule News Flash
The chairman of Vallejo Yacht Club's board of directors, called us last week. "The city has us closed down. We can't welcome people right now."
Diminutive Sailboat Off to Hawaii
Mitch and Quncy Andrus were out enjoying the Bay this past weekend aboard their Kelly Peterson 46 Esprit when they happened across Wil Spaul leaving for Hawaii aboard his 9-ft sailboat, Chubby Girl.
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Islands Prepare to Reopen to Cruisers
While travel remains somewhat complicated and confusing, it is not out of the question. The Bahamas are open to US residents, and the BVI, which has been closed, is scheduled to reopen on December 1.
Deliveries Between PNW and San Francisco
The plan was to make it from Seattle to San Francisco nonstop, in five to seven days, depending on the weather.
Plan Ahead for South Pacific Cyclone Season
Since the early days of global COVID restrictions, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has been appealing to Australian (AUS) and New Zealand (NZ) authorities to secure safe harbors for cruisers during the South Pacific's 2020/21 cyclone season.
The Long Slow Road
Assembly Bill 2809 is being called a "first step" in reforming the BCDC, which has "consistently struggled to perform key responsibilities related to enforcement and has therefore allowed ongoing harm to the Bay,”
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New Season of Yacht Races
With normal summer and fall racing suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corinthian Yacht Club designed a new Fall Series.
A Paw-footed Crew Heads Offshore
Who said cats can't be crew? Ships' mate Ollie, the Bengal cat, is sailing in the BAMA COVID Cup Challenge aboard a Corsair 760 trimaran.
Mike's Consignment
We will display your item(s) in our store and on our website and eliminate the need for you to meet strangers at your home or place of work.
Chubby Girl Prepares for the Pacific
Wil Spaul hopes to set a new record for the smallest boat ever to sail to Hawaii. He'll head west aboard the 9-ft 'Chubby Girl' on September 27.
Solo Circumnavigator Rescued Off West Coast
On September 16, solo sailor Glenn Wakefield suffered a massive stroke 10 days into his third attempt at a westabout circumnavigation.
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Clean Boats Are Happy Boats
We've talked to dock neighbors who have scrubbed hard and not been able to get the soot completely off their boat.
Solo Offshore Yacht Race
The 51st edition of La Solitaire du Figaro has come to a close with current Vendée Globe champion Armel Le Cléac’h claiming overall victory.
Clearer Air and Warmer Breezes
Did you sail this weekend? The Bay Area enjoyed almost perfect weather and sailors were out in force to take advantage of the sunshine, pleasant breezes and relatively fresh air.
Smoke on the Water
On September 11-13, poor air quality forced the postponement or cancellation of races. So the 2020 Santa Cruz 27 National Championship in Santa Cruz was welcome news — and not only because the regatta actually happened.
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Golden Tickets Keep Appearing
Golden Tickets are turning up anywhere, and everywhere!
Sun Gazing Into Fall
At 6:31 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on September 22, 2020, the sun will cross the equator as it moves from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere.
Santa Cruz 27: Thirty-seven Years Not Out.
In October 1983, we published a 'Boat of the Month' story on the already well-established Santa Cruz 27.
Weekends at Catalina
Fancy seeing you here. Beneteau sailors' surprise meet-up at Catalina.
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LBYC America's Cup Challenge
Elton John’s song 'Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me' says it best for the Stars + Stripes saga. The Long Beach Yacht Club-flagged team has done everything in their power to stay in the America’s Cup.
Yacht Racing Schedule Updates
"Very Unhealthy" air quality throughout the Bay Area prompted race organizers to postpone several events.
Mike's Consignment
We will display your item(s) in our store and on our website and eliminate the need for you to meet strangers at your home or place of work.
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 books
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.
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