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Essential Reading for Sailors
Happy days are here again ... Latitude 38's July issue is waiting for you to collect from your mailbox or your distributor, or you can read it online.
Accident mars Inaugural event
A longtime member of the Washington Yacht Club, Greg Mueller was an avid racer in the region.
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How Sunscreen Affects the Planet
June 8 was World Oceans Day, and across this month we've been searching for stories that focus on the health and restoration or protection of our oceans. We've covered plastic pollution, but what about sunscreen pollution?
Preview of Regattas
Fourth of July-themed races are coming up starting this weekend.
Summer Beer Cans in the South Bay
It doesn't always have to be foggy and cold for the Bay to produce good racing winds.
Sailboats Are Fun
When we leave our boats in storage we usually expect it to be for a short time. What happens when it's a long time, might not be pretty.
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Embracing the changes
When doing the Baja Ha-Ha, it's good to remember the observation of the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who said, "You cannot step into the same river twice …"
HIGH ON SAILING AGAIN
We're always happy when we serendipitously discover sailing at the end of a dusty, mountain bike trail or any other random corner of California.
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Restoration Makes Progress
WBFV is making progress with 'Clover's restoration, and has taken possession of the 1941 sloop, 'Sunda'.
Oh The Places Speed Can Take You
"I love it when it is really gusty and the waves are really gnarly. There is nothing like kiting off Crissy Field and flying under the Golden Gate Bridge ..."
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Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
Light air halfway to Hawaii
The racers in the Singlehanded Sailing Society's Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race are moving slowly along toward the finish in Hanalei, Kauai.
The Struggle is Real
"Olympians are wired a little differently. They are relentless, passionate and committed to giving back. They inspire us all to be better."
HIGH ON SAILING
We found both a nut and later a split ring just lying on the deck. We glanced around, searching for the devious Friday night beer can racer who might have been trying to undermine our faith in our rig, but found none.
Wild and Wet Weekend
Opti Heavy Weather Lives Up to Its Name; Friday Foiling Windsurf Fun at St. Francis; Kite Foil League's Delta Pro Event.
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When Modern Technology Come Along for the Ride
We brought along a MicroStrain 3DMGQ7 with dual antenna and RTK modem to collect navigation and position data.
The Vacation That Was Meant to Be
The boat we had reserved was a six-stateroom Moorings 5800 cat, 58 feet of comfort and luxury — special even for a catamaran.
San Francisco to Kauai
In the midst of a heat wave, the 2021 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race started in fog and wind on Saturday, June 19.
Six Souls Saved
The US Coast Guard has issued a broadcast regarding an abandoned sailboat drifting approximately 100nm west of Crescent City, CA.
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Bring your Baseball Gear
The Cruisers versus Kids game is played the way baseball always should have been played — nonstop action, women and children rarely ever getting called out, and parties in the outfield.
The Big Breezes Are Back
Despite the battles the big boats had with their day on the Bay, we are always reminded it's not the size of the boat that matters but the skills of the sailor.
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Yoga for Sailboats?
Those who've sailed a Hobie 16 know the feeling. When a quick puff arrived during a jibe the spinnaker filled, the lee bow buried, and suddenly the race was over.
Sailing in Company Around the World
Last year's Summer Sailstice Treasure Hunt was a real blast. Are you signed up for this year's fun?
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Jim Young-Designed NZ37
Lola, a New Zealand 37 is a classic wooden sloop designed as a racer/cruiser in 1966 by Jim Young of Birkenhead, New Zealand.
Beauties on the Bay
We've already shared a story about the Master Mariners Regatta. But there are so many great photos that it would be a crime to keep them to ourselves.
Who wants to be indoors anyway?
If you can't get on a boat, the riprap by the St. Francis YC is a great place to find a comfortable rock, pull out the telephoto lens, and enjoy the show.
30th Race from Richmond to Stockton
A westerly filled in, with nice pressure but not too much. Until it was too much.
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Making Use of What You Have
The tricky part is keeping the mast straight along the centerline of the boat. On a Flicka, and many others, this means creating a bridle on each cap shroud to keep tension on the mast as it comes down.
Keeping Up with the Rules
With the ever-evolving nature of government policies and regulations related to COVID, what’s accurate one day can become dangerously inaccurate the next.
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If Not Now ? — When?
When you post your club's cruising plans you'll be adding your pin to the map, and you, and all club members who sign up on the Summer Sailstice website, become eligible to win prizes.
Another One Turns to Dust
Who among us can honestly say they're not mesmerized by the spectacle of an old sailboat being broken up by the relentless machines?
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If heading to the Delta is on your summer calendar, make sure you stop by beautiful Owl Harbor.
Dark Nights
Ryan was not really sure what to expect, but he assumed that there would be tons of wind off the coast. When there wasn’t, he looked to the more experienced crew to gauge how to react.
Sailors Around the World
In the midst of a two-week tour of Tasmania, we found a sailor with fond memories of his two-week stay at the Tiburon docks in 1972.
New Watersport Hits the Cityfront
Thirty-three wing foilers raced a modified slalom course on Friday, June 4.
There's Breeze Ahead
We were headed south toward the Bay Bridge, behind the wall of quiet, when we crossed paths with a series of optimistic sailors headed north to the Central Bay.Â
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Wing Sail Mobility Project
We're taking the month of June to share more good news about sailors leading the way toward ocean and planetary sustainability.
There Are Many Ways to Cross an Ocean
This year Hawaii seems to be the destination of choice for people who want to embark upon a journey outside of the ordinary.
List Your Boat Here
Classy Classifieds July deadline is next Tuesday, June 15 at 5 p.m.
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Santa Cruz Classic Sails Again
Alan Wirtanen relaunched his 24-ft boat, Nelly Belle, in Santa Cruz on May 29 almost 50 years since he built her.
The World Famous L38
"Does this dock make me look fat?"
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The Sailors' Home-Décor Guide
In June's 'Latitude 38' Max Ebb explores our obsessive desire to be surrounded by possessions of a nautical nature.
California Offshore Race Week
J/24 racer Brandon Mercer joined the crew on Nick Grebe's Santa Cruz 37 Wildcard for the recent California Offshore Race Week and sent in this tale from the SoCal 300 segment.
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