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Life here is extremely manageable, if somewhat modified. The people continue to be friendly, welcoming, and grateful for our support.
Back for its 37th running, the annual Fiji Regatta Week at Musket Cove will kick off on Friday in western Fiji. Like almost every sailing event of 2020, the fate of this year’s regatta was uncertain until…
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Join the week of virtual experiences surrounding several of the country's historic vessels, culminating in Saturday's 'Tall Ship Throwdown Competition.'
Around 33 vessels have reported being 'attacked' by orcas since late July. Is it revenge, hunger, stress, or are they just reacting to 2020?
Wil Spaul is headed back to the Bay. The intrepid 70-year-old sailor who is attempting to sail the smallest boat ever to Hawaii — Chubby Girl is only 9 feet long — knew it was going to be a long, rough ride when he left a week ago.
Latitude's newest driver, Mike Holmes, lives in Richmond, right where the deliveries were needed. As it turns out, Mike wrote our June feature story about his about his sailing adventures in this year's Clipper Race.
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We are very excited to announce that we have completed our dock replacement project for A through G dock at Brickyard Cove Marina, and now have openings in most sizes.
What's In a Name?
We asked readers to send us their boat names along with a photo — an exercise that turned up these unique (to us) names that we're now sharing with you.
Buying and Selling Boats
It's unfortunate, but a fact — there are unscrupulous people who try to take advantage of others through selling or buying a boat. Recently we received a newsletter from BoatUS with some tips on how to avoid boat scams.
In his quest to sail around the world, Philippe Jamotte planned to leave San Francisco Bay in early October. He left on October 1, right on schedule.
October has arrived, and it's an exciting month! Why? The 520th edition of 'Latitude 38' magazine is on the streets, or on its way to your letter box.
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Delta Doo Dah Dozen
Max Perez, solo sailing the Pearson 303 Olive in the Delta Doo Dah Dozen cruising rally in early August, filed this report.
Storing and launching beach cats in Santa Barbara.
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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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.
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!
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."
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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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.
The plan was to make it from Seattle to San Francisco nonstop, in five to seven days, depending on the weather.
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.
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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With normal summer and fall racing suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corinthian Yacht Club designed a new Fall Series.
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.
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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.
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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Graduates of the Yacht & Boat Design course have gone on to become some of the most prominent designers in the marine industry.
We've talked to dock neighbors who have scrubbed hard and not been able to get the soot completely off their boat.
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.
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.
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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KKMI respects and appreciates the specialized skills needed for our industry and is willing to offer an attractive compensation package for the right person.
Golden Tickets Keep Appearing
Golden Tickets are turning up anywhere, and everywhere!
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.
In October 1983, we published a 'Boat of the Month' story on the already well-established Santa Cruz 27.
Fancy seeing you here. Beneteau sailors' surprise meet-up at Catalina.
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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.
"Very Unhealthy" air quality throughout the Bay Area prompted race organizers to postpone several events.
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We were startled by a very loud explosion. Suddenly, the stern of a powerboat burst into flames, and we heard another explosion.
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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No tourists now, no trips, no income. Like many Mexicans, Eduardo is hunkered down doing the best he can with odd jobs.
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.
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