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Recovering a Grounded Sailboat
On July 4 it appeared that S/V Aequus was a lost ship. But later that week she was recovered by a crew from TowBoatUs Ventura & Channel Islands.
GREEN IS NICE
As much of the sailing world continues its drive toward a more sustainable future, SailGP has made a huge commitment to rebalancing the equation.
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Cruisers Keep on Cruising
After a long year, more and more cruisers are finally starting to up-anchor again to go cruising.
Saving the Sea of Cortez
The film captures the work between scientists and fishermen to restore and protect sharks and their marine ecosystems in Baja California.
4th of July Celebrations Washed Up
July 4th will be a day to remember for the owners and crew of S/V 'Aequus', which washed ashore at Pt Dume near Malibu, California.
The World Famous L38
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Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
World Championships in Italy
US Sailing is looking for two American coed offshore doublehanded teams to race in the 2021 Hempel Offshore World Championships.
Just as it was Forty Years Ago
People have been cruising the Delta for longer than 'Latitude' has been around, and In many ways, nothing much has changed.
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The perfect sailor's job: 29 days off every month! This is a one-day-per-month position to deliver 'Latitude 38' magazines to our San Francisco/Peninsula route.
When Enough Water Is Not Enough
"Marco, you're a little close to shore, don't you think?"
Chatting With US Olympic Sailors
StFYC members Luke Muller and Nikki Barnes share a little about what competing in the Olympic Games means to them.
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Solo Race to Hanalei
All 11 boats have finished the 2021 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race.
Lessons Learned from Sailing
Dame Ellen MacArthur retired from professional sailing in 2010 and went on to create the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to promote the circular economy.
Celebrating on the Water
Sunday is the 4th of July. Some regions are hosting celebrations and fireworks, while others are keeping it simple.
The Crew from Nextdoor
Knarrs, International One Designs (IOD) and Folkboats battled it out on the San Francisco Cityfront.
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The perfect sailor's job: 29 days off every month! This is a one-day-per-month position to deliver 'Latitude 38' magazines to our San Francisco/Peninsula route.
Singlehanded Transpacific Race Update
The trade winds have filled in for the entire fleet of the Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race.
THE CLOCK WAS TICKING
Where do 46 seconds go over a 2,250-mile race?
Summer officially kicked off last month and with it Summer Sailstice, the Delta Ditch Run, Singlehanded Transpac, and a whole lot more sailing.
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.
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