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Girl Power
March is Women's History Month, and we'd like to pay homage to women sailors who pushed against the tide of sailing's traditional hierarchy to forge their way into sailing's record books.
This Time a Year Ago
We were reminded of some of the beauty we'd experienced while sailing in Mexico when we saw Catalina Liana's photos of Wednesday's beer can racing on Banderas Bay.
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The Things We See or Don't
One of the attractions of sailing is lifelong learning, and we have numerous examples of our own regular sailing follies to prove that's true.
A Fast Sail to Mexico
A 790-mile dress rehearsal for this summer’s big dance, the race from Newport Beach to Cabo San Lucas presents an invaluable opportunity for teams preparing to race to Hawaii in July.
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America's Cupdone
New Zealand captured a little 'luck of the Irish', defending the America’s Cup by defeating Luna Rossa by 49 seconds on match point to win 7-3.
Go East Young Man
We're opening Delta Doo Dah Lucky 13 for registrations at noon today. You'll find that sign-ups are quick and easy — and still free.
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This exquisite waterfront on Belvedere's Corinthian Island was custom designed and built in 2008 for a well-known yacht racer.
Schooner Moonlights as Rocket Launchpad
In 1964, Viveka was the launchpad for a four-stage rocket that was to send the first civilian satellite into Earth orbit.
Sausalito Hosts Discussion
On Wednesday, March 24, the Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition, or SWWC, will host an online, roundtable discussion about the gentrification of the nation's shorelines.
Buoy Information Underwater
NOAA's ocean/marine buoy data were knocked out by flooding last week. To date there is no indication of when the service will resume.
Scooting Along on the Breeze
While on Sunday we got some of the rain we've been hoping for, if you made it out for a sail on Saturday, you once again saw the Bay at its best.
Sailing Back from Mexico
I can confirm that everything you've heard about the Bash can be true. It can be brutal. It can break boats.
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More Memories of Mexico
To anyone and everyone who ever did any of the 25 Ha-Ha shopping runs with us on Big O, Gitana, or Profligate, we miss you and love you.
Riding the Roller Coaster
The 36th America’s Cup has elicited a full range of emotions over the last several days. ETNZ has broken free of the deadlocked series…
Last Call for Classy Ads
If you are Buying or Selling, the deadline is TODAY, March 15 at 5:00 p.m. for the April issue.
Inland Cruising Rally
This will be our 13th year for the cruising rally, so we're going for a 'Lucky 13' theme. We plan to open registration next Wednesday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day.
Repairs Are Sometimes Simple
There is a simple test to determine if a thermostat is opening and closing properly. Place it into boiling water. It should open in the water and close when removed.
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Where to Find The Good Bits
Apart from providing you with good reads, we have a range of very useful sailing resources to round out your 'Latitude 38' experience.
Looking Forward
We've all been missing boat shows, and while there isn't a show planned for this April, the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show management is forging ahead with plans for the future.
Tim Dick of the Lagoon 42 Malolo just notified us that there is no coastal weather data being fed to WX forecasts indefinitely.
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We will focus on getting to know your boat, maintenance, and finding your tribe to help you enjoy all the Bay has to offer.
Earth and Sky Rampage
The South Pacific has been a hive of natural activity recently, with multiple earthquakes and a Category 5 cyclone keeping island nations on alert for damaging winds, rains and tsunamis.
Caption Contest (!)
It's Caption Contest(!) time! Have fun with this month's photo.
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A Splash and a Rescue
As three boats were in the vicinity of Blackaller Buoy east of the Golden Gate Bridge's South Tower, one of the solo skippers fell overboard.
America's Cupdate
We made it past that 'magic' moment of the first race of the America’s Cup, though it was a bit 'tragic' momentarily for…
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Harnessing the Wind in a Big Way
In shipping news, the French and the British are developing sail-powered ships to carry cargo across the oceans.
Getting Kids on the Water this Summer
Sailing is an adventure. It is fun and games, but the personal growth achieved on a boat lasts a lifetime: teamwork, courage, and overcoming fears.
Celebrating International Women's Day
Born in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in 1814, Creesy learned how to navigate from her father, John Prentiss, captain of the schooner 'Californian' ...
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Shipping News
What's the story behind the 23 ships that are just sitting around on anchor in the South Bay?
America's Cup Race Officer from San Diego
When the boats cross the starting line at the 36th America’s Cup Final on March 10, San Diego sailor and race official Melanie Roberts will be one of the very few Americans on the course.
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We will focus on getting to know your boat, maintenance, and finding your tribe to help you enjoy all the Bay has to offer.
All Tied Up
How does an inexperienced sailor learn her knots without driving her captain and fellow crew crazy, or worse, getting herself tossed overboard?
Kissing the Sand on Valentine's Day
Ryan's become a real, hands-on owner, pulling apart the engine and putting it back together, which is why he knows so much and can explain everything.
California Waterfront Politics
In mid-February, the Sausalito City Council unanimously passed its General Plan update, which will serve as the city's blueprint for growth for the next 20 years.
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AC 36 Match Preview
The highly anticipated Race 1 of the 36th America’s Cup Match between Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will begin at 7 p.m. PST on Tuesday, March 9.
Computer Malfunction Causes Crash
According to the a report in the island's local newspaper, The Daily 'Herald', the incident was caused by a computer malfunction that locked the vessel into gear.
Higher Costs for Boaters
The State of California has suggested a 250% increase in vessel registration fees in its 2021-22 budget. This would represent an increase in fees from $20 every other year to $70, and would take effect on July 1.
March Boat of the Month
According to a 1966 Columbia brochure, the boats produced from this hybrid mold were "the most sophisticated racing yachts in this country, at less than one-half of what an 'Open 5.5' would cost."
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Ebb and Flow in the Atlantic
According to a New York 'Times' article, Benjamin Franklin was the first to map the Gulf Stream during a transatlantic crossing in the 1700s.
Women Solo Circumnavigators
Female sailors Clarisse Cremer, Pip Hare, Melinda Merron and Alexia Barrier finished the solo Vendée Globe in February. Sam Davies and Isabelle Joschke completed the course around the world.
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All the Best Reads in One Magazine
As the weather warms up and the Northern Hemisphere slides into spring, we bring you 'Latitude 38' magazine's March issue. This month we have a host of great stories along with our regular columns.
Toy Ship Travels the High Seas
Ollie and Harry Ferguson sent their toy pirate ship across the oceans in search of adventure. The Playmobil ship 'Adventure' set a Guinness World Record for 'the most travelled toy ship'.
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The Meteorological Seasons
With the flip of the calendar to the month of March, so begins spring. What?! No, spring starts on the vernal equinox.
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It's Been a Rough Month for Yachts and Docks
The Black Pearl is a 350-ft three-masted sailing yacht. She has a 49-ft beam and a gross tonnage of around 2,864 tons. But none of this helped her when the vessel's crew recorded true wind speeds of over 63 knots at her dock in Porto Montenegro.
'Tis a small world we sail in!
While walking in Arizona, Pat McIntosh spotted a sailing dingy tied to a car roof. “Who's got the car with the sailboat on top out here?” All the RV’ers looked at me as if they had never heard of a sailboat before.
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Making Boats Available to Members
We know many clubs have tried club-owned boats available for member usage, but it remains a challenging program to manage. Long Beach Yacht Club has successfully created a club-owned fleet of Solings for member use.
In Like a Lamb and Out Like a Lion?
We predict that March will come in like a lamb and go out like a lion. And we're not talking about the weather.
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