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teaching women to sail
I teach sailing because it is so rewarding to witness my students transition from being fearful to confident.
Sailing South
When I first visited in the 1970s, we gave the Mexican ranch hands a case of beer. They reciprocated by inviting us to dinner . . .
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Gary Clausen of Twin Rivers Marine Insurance has been serving the needs of his clients in all of California for many years.
Nonstop Solo Round-the-World Race
The 2020-21 Vendée Globe started on Sunday afternoon off Les Sables-d'Olonne in western France. In most years, the start of the race is impressive, with hundreds of thousands of spectators…
Racing Without Water
"It almost ended before it started, with the crash of their first-speed yacht record attempt, the disaster that broke the short-lived Wood Duck."
San Francisco to San Francisco Record Attempt
The Sparrow has flown. Whitall Stokes is on his way in an attempt at a solo circumnavigation.
The World Famous L38
It's Caption Contest(!) time! This month we have an interesting, and somewhat scary, photo . . .
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Los Angeles to Honolulu
Eight months out from the first start of the 51st Transpacific Yacht Race on July 13, 2021, 43 boats have registered.
Sailboats Aground
Two sailboats have ended up on the rocks this past week in separate incidents in California.
The Ultimate in Self-Isolation
The Vendée Globe singlehanded around-the-world race will start on this Sunday, November 8, at 1 p.m. local time off Les Sables-d'Olonne, France.
To Rage or Not to Rage
In mid-October, after a summer of bizarre weather, it was 80-plus degrees and windless at Latitude's satellite office in San Quentin Village. The Bay went completely glassy for almost five days in a row . . .
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Jack and Jill Race
Santa Cruz Yacht Club's Jack and Jill Regatta has grown, with enthusiastic participation and multiple divisions: Spinnaker, Jib and Main, Families, and Double Date.
Whaley Close Encounters
Two kayakers almost found themselves on the lunch menu while enjoying a peaceful paddle at Avila Beach, CA.
North Bay Sailors Head Up River
Petaluma River is again open to boaters since the completion of dredging in mid-October.
When a Potter is Not a Potter
Small-boat sailing has a good following on the Bay. Check out some of these photos of Potters and Montgomery 17s in action.
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Gary Clausen of Twin Rivers Marine Insurance has been serving the needs of his clients in all of California for many years.
Sailing Away From Diesel
With a diesel engine that was not only unreliable but leaked and stank, David faced an expensive and lengthy rebuild or re-power.
The Lead-up to the Vendée Globe
The International Association of Cape Horners has taken on the mantle of maintaining an official register of those who have completed solo circumnavigations via the Three Great Capes.
You Guessed Correctly
It didn't take long for sharp-eyed Latitude 38 readers to correctly identify the location of last week's 'Guess Where' photo.
It's Time to Head South
San Diego produced pea-soup fog for today's start to the Nada Ha-Ha.
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A Late DIY Delta Doo Dah
My husband and I and our son enjoyed our own Delta Doo Dah the first week in October. We first sailed to the Delta 40 years ago and have done many summer trips through the years.
Decode This Message
"You may remember me as that goofy Sacramento guy who owns a set of signal flags, who’s frustrated by not sailing on the Bay."
Falling into our Newest Edition
We've put together a fun- and fact-filled issue of Latitude 38 magazine to see you through the next 30 (+ 1) days. Here's a preview . . .
Racing in a Glorious Westerly
We went from an unhealthy air situation on the Bay on Friday to a glorious 10- to 12-knot westerly with crisp blue skies and sparkling water.
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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.
Name the spot
Do you know where this is? Give us your best guess.
The Science of Ghost Ships
With Halloween just off our bow, it is time to apprise you of ghost ships, those vessels that sail on the sea, absent of living crew: portents of doom.
It's Time to Head South
One of the decisions facing the 70 boats that have signed up for the 2020 Nada Ha-Ha, is where to clear into Mexico.
Distance Learning
Linda Newland doesn’t shy away from delivering the “cockroaches and all” version of what it takes to be an accomplished skipper.
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Up and Down with Max Ebb
I can make a good rough guess by the angle of the gangway, and by looking at the dryness or dampness of the rocks I can usually tell if the tide is going up or down. But it's a crude estimate...
Fall Regattas and Midwinter Series
We have some good news for yacht racers: Yes, there will be midwinters this year. We'll get to those in a moment, but, first…
What it Feels Like to Turn Left
Imagine being on a boat, looking up at the orange splendor of the Golden Gate Bridge, turning left, and not looking back, feeling the pull of the swirling currents taking you where they want...
Musical Sailor Wins T-shirt
Christopher picked up his Golden Ticket at the Coyote Point Marina office while preparing to untie the docklines for a weekend of sailing.
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Washing, waxing, varnishing. Serving the entire Bay Area for more than 30 years. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
The Defender Is Outraged
Anyone hoping to watch America's Cup action close to shore is out of luck right now. The two fan-friendly courses were the ones that got the boot.
Weighty Matters
Rob Moore reminded racers that whether racing upwind or down, it's wise to keep weight out of the ends of the boat.
The Beauty of Nature
Al Fricke was sailing aboard his Catalina 36 Jubilee when he snapped these great photos of a 'fogbow'.
A Two-Boat Anchoring Trick
We’ve been enjoying our Delta cruise so far along with our friends buddyboating on Twelve Winded Sky. We're currently in Walnut Grove.
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Find your dream boat
The owner of this sweet-looking 1974 Cal 3-30 posted it on our website on 9/14. They called to say it was sold on 10/9. Yikes!
The Working Waterfront
The Marinship generates the lion's share of the city's tax revenues. But the mile-long waterfront is also sinking into a rising sea and in need of massive infrastructure upgrades, the exact costs of which aren't known by city officials.
The Resourceful Sailor Series
In January this year we published, Tales From the Northwest Passage: Arctic ‘Bricolage.’ Written by the Resourceful Sailor, Joshua Wheeler the story featured a few ways the crew of Breskell, a 51’ wooden sloop, 'made do' while transiting the Northwest Passage in 2019. Here he offers a few more examples of bricolage on boats, and on land.
What Is That Thing?
While Elon Musk has been busy launching objects into space, it appears other beings have seen the activity and sent explorers to earth to discover the source.
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Washing, waxing, varnishing. Serving the entire Bay Area for more than 30 years. “I have never seen the teak look so good."
Where Do You Go In a Pandemic
Combined with impending responsibilities back in the States, it felt like the prudent decision was to get north, away from electrical storms and torrential downpours — and to eventually repatriate.
The Working Waterfront
The Bay Area's saltiest city has been discussing its blueprint for future growth, which has included debate over the Marinship, Sausalito's working waterfront.
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