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The Fun of Beer Can Racing
While race committees everywhere strain to set perfectly square lines and courses that create the elusive, mythical 'fair' sailing arena, the average Friday night race is set up to fire a gun and go, regardless of what's out there.
Maneuvering in tight Spaces
According to Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, the third entry of "warp," as a verb, defines it as: "to move (something, such as a ship) by hauling on a line attached to a fixed object."
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Will the Season Opener Be Canceled?
The SailGP Season 2 opener on April 24-25 in Bermuda is in jeopardy. The island country is on lockdown due to a surge in coronavirus cases.
Launching a Cruising Adventure
In this month's 'Latitude 38' magazine, we caught up with Mary Elkins and Tim Lewis aboard their Oyster 435, 'Euphoria Too.'
Latitude 38 Classy Classifieds
Are you looking at selling your boat? Don't delay. The May issue Classy Classified deadline is tomorrow! Thursday, April 15 at 5 p.m.
Local Landmark Needs Help
On April 1, the power cable connecting East Brother Light Station to the rest of the world broke. Unfortunately, the news was not a joke. The island is now without power.
Competition and Socializing on the Cityfront
St. Francis Yacht Club opened registration for the Rolex Big Boat Series last week.
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Will Cruisers Make the Jump?
French Polynesia is considering opening its borders to tourists, under the condition of Coronavirus vaccinations.
471-ft Trimaran to Visit Oakland
The USS 'Oakland' will be sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge on Wednesday, ahead of her commissioning ceremony at Pier 22, Oakland.
Oops We're Doing it Again
Kirk wrote to us and admitted he had given us a bum steer about s/v 'Freedom's location. It turned out the naysayers were right.Â
Bay Area Kitefoiler
Daniela Moroz will join the US SailGP Team as they compete in SailGP's second season.
What Is Going On Here?
Happy mid-April, readers. For this month's Caption Contest(!) we have a photo with a difference. What do you think is going on in this picture captured by Larry White?
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An Ocean of Visual Wonder
The 18th International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF) is set to roll and ticket sales are now open. This year’s annual Festival will screen a record 80+ films from 17 countries, including 10 premieres and 9 award-winners.
Racing the Clock
The MOD70s Phaedo3, Maserati, Concise 10 and PowerPlay have been a powerful force in the record-hunting world. PowerPlay has just knocked off one of the tougher records, on a very challenging course.
Latitude 38 Classy Classifieds
Are you looking at selling your boat? Don't delay, get your ad ready now for the May issue Classy Classified deadline: Thursday, April 15 at 5 p.m.
Get Set to Return to Mexico
Plans are underway for the 27th Baja Ha-Ha, with registrations due to open at noon on May 6.
Beer Can Racing Continues
During our trip north, we received as warm a welcome as possible during a pandemic from Santa Barbara Yacht Club.
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Sailboat No Longer Lost
Last Friday we put out a request to our readers to find a long-lost love. The missing love was a sailboat (of course) — the former flagship of St. Francis Yacht Club, 'Kate II'.
California J/70 Fleets
Brian Mullen brought his Bay Area-based J/70 Orange You Glad to California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey in March.
There She Was
When we wrote about the mystery surrounding 'Freedom's exact location at the time of the much-talked-about photo, we weren't ready to commit to a location. But now …
Bow (Wow) Crew
Dogs watching dogs during the daytime dogwatch in Richmond Yacht Club's Wednesday night beer can series last week.
Who Guessed Right?
Our recent photo of Kirk and Char Wagner's boat 'Freedom' and her dinghy resting ashore prompted the question of where the photo was taken. We received a lot of answers!
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Kayaker Meets Sailboat
Well, readers, it's over to you again. Could a little homemade sailboat find its way to Emery Cove, all the way from Hawaii?
Regattas and Racing Rules
YRA Summer Series, BYC Wheeler Regatta, Racing Rules Webinar, Point Bonita Buoy Off Station, Ocean Racing Opens Up
Another Long Lost Sailboat
'Kate II' took a lot of kids sailing while she was the flagship of St. Francis Yacht Club, and she made me a happy skipper.
Rescued From Angel Island
We started the oven and heated a pizza, and while I took my first bite I felt rising water on my foot.
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Sailboat Racing at Fiesta de Veleros
In December, we didn't think we could do any fundraising at all due to COVID restrictions preventing large gatherings, plus so many snowbirds aren't even here this year. So 'Baja Fog' floated the idea of a sailboat race …
Do you want fries with that?
Water intake, fuel filters, oil filters, and water filters are all there to prevent problems. But if they're full of seaweed ...
Did you send us your photo?
Did you get out sailing in March? It has been an incredible spring for many sailors. This month’s Sailagram feed is full of photos submitted by our readers, the real sailors who make our community so amazing.
The Delivery North
We're glad we have pictures or nobody would believe us. Heading north up the West Coast is known as one of the most difficult legs of any sailor's voyaging.
New Issue Ready for You!
It's not quite April, but no fooling, we have a new issue of 'Latitude 38' magazine hot off the press, just waiting for you to come along and pick it up.
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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.
Pin the Boat on the Map
We had a reader ask us where this photo was taken. So we decided to ask you. Where do you think the photo was taken?
Global Humor
Did the unexpected canal-blocking by the Ever Given cause a worldwide mini-discussion, moment of pause, or collective shoulder-shrugging over globalism?
Keeping it Real
Warning: "Do not read this post before tomorrow."Â
Saved By a Sailor
I had just returned from Africa with my father and family after witnessing a solar eclipse. My dad was an astrophysicist who was studying solar flares and solar winds, so it was a research mission.
Don't Be Late for that Special Date
There have been recent reports in the media about humpback whale sightings on the Bay, saying this is unusually early for them to be seen.
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When Flotsam is Not What it Seems
… this thing was sailing, and it was steady on course. I was watching from a cabin window, and lost sight of the thing as it came closer and sailed below my field of view.
Spring Regattas on the Near Horizon
Northern and Southern California regattas, beer can series, cancellations, and virtual events in the month of April.
Rig of Bay Area Swan Folds
"I saw the headstay fall off to leeward and then saw the top third of the mast collapse."
Touring Tasmania's Waterways
Our 'Lectronic editor is spending a little time in Tasmania, Australia, and snapped a few pics from various locations in the island-state's northwest.
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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.
Convicted Coach Speaks Out
Former Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer is writing a book in which he describes the "web of deceit" that led to his conviction in the Varsity Blues scandal.
Views of the Pointy End
While walking the docks of the California Yacht Club we couldn't help noticing the jewels adorning the noses of the many boats in their slips.
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Wet Wild Ride Down the Coast
Romping down the course from Newport Beach to Cabo San Lucas in less than two days, Roy P. Disney and his world-class crew on Pyewacket 70 have established a new monohull course record.
Bay Area Sailor Heads to Tokyo
US Sailing has announced Bay Area sailor Paul Cayard as the new Executive Director of the US Olympic Sailing program.
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Talking About Women Sailors
A couple of readers have since responded to the story and told us about the female sailor who inspired them — unsurprisingly, both are Bay Area sailors.
Getting Ready for Summer Sailing
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