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When You Need to MacGyver an Entire Bow
Whatever was floating in 'JollyDogs' path that evening left a large hole in the vessel's starboard bow.
Last week, in what turned out to be a fitting tribute to designer Bruce Kirby, 124 Lasers gathered at the St. Francis Yacht Club.
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Chicago Yacht Club's magical freshwater adventure to Mackinac Island returned for the 112th time.
Chicks Need Homes Too
Despite our initial skepticism, it seems birds are quite adept at keeping sailors at the docks.
Powered by the best breeze of the week, Saturday’s final 19 entries in four divisions vaulted off the line toward Honolulu.
How do you get a good sleep during a long-distance race?
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Remember to book your space for the Owl Harbor Nautical Swap Meet coming in August.
Summer Is Here and It’s Beautiful
Whatever day it is, Friday is not far away, and then comes Saturday.
In a weekend that was all things England, SailGP brought their foiling sailing circus to Plymouth for the third event of the 2021 season.
The ILCA North Americans are being held on the Cityfront by the St. Francis Yacht Club this weekend, with an international field of 125 sailors.
Have your sailing plans ever been stalled because of a bird? That's exactly what happened to two Sausalito sailors.
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Jibeset founder and developer Ray Irvine sent us a note the other day to alert us that the regatta scoring website turns 10 this month.
In May, NOAA reported that forecasters predicted a 60% chance of an above-normal season Atlantic hurricane season.
US Coast Guard boating safety statistics for 2020 show a nationwide increase in accidents, fatalities, and property damage from 2019.
On and Off the Water Connections
Did you form any relationships at the last 'Latitude 38' crew list party that grew, despite the pandemic?
A Blast from the Past
The 2021 Transpac is off! The first seven boats started yesterday.
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The Singlehanded Sailing Society volunteers, solo sailors and various family members and supporters went to a park in Hanalei.
This booklet is not only for first-time Ha-Ha participants. You'll find a wealth of updated information, tips, and helpful advice from the rally's sponsors and hosts, all the way from San Francisco to La Paz.
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The August issue Classy Classified deadline is tomorrow! Thursday, July 15 at 5 p.m.
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.
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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After a long year, more and more cruisers are finally starting to up-anchor again to go cruising.
The film captures the work between scientists and fishermen to restore and protect sharks and their marine ecosystems in Baja California.
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
What do you have to say about this photo?
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Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
US Sailing is looking for two American coed offshore doublehanded teams to race in the 2021 Hempel Offshore World Championships.
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.
"Marco, you're a little close to shore, don't you think?"
StFYC members Luke Muller and Nikki Barnes share a little about what competing in the Olympic Games means to them.
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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.
Sunday is the 4th of July. Some regions are hosting celebrations and fireworks, while others are keeping it simple.
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.
The trade winds have filled in for the entire fleet of the Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race.
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.
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.
A longtime member of the Washington Yacht Club, Greg Mueller was an avid racer in the region.
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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?
Fourth of July-themed races are coming up starting this weekend.
It doesn't always have to be foggy and cold for the Bay to produce good racing winds.
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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Swiftsure serves the West Coast from Seattle and four other waterfronts.
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 …"
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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