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August Yacht Racing Preview
The deadline to enter the YRA Encinal Regatta is today…
Groundbreaking Ceremony
A new $53 million Coast Guard Air Station will be built at Naval Base Ventura County in Point Mugu.
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Keeping You Up to Date
Regardless of whether you're joining the Baja Ha-Ha for the first time or the 20th, it's always helpful to keep abreast of the news.
An MOB Reflection
A month after Greg Mueller died in an MOB incident while racing in the Pacific Northwest Race Week, the event released this statement.
Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu
The rest of the competitors in the 51st Transpac Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu have finished, but one boat was not so lucky.
Changing Plans
After spending a month in Monterey conducting repairs, restocking, and reevaluating his journey, Jason is planning to set out again this week.
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Getting it Done, Together
Last Friday saw the completion of Spaulding Marine Center’s 2021 summer camp season.
Pressure Mounts During Boat Purchase
"You've pushed it too far!" he yelled as he fired up the dinghy, in essence kicking us off the boat. "You don't trust me! That's it!"
Picture-perfect tradewind sailing
The first finishers in the 2021 Transpac race are just beginning to sail across the finish line at Diamond Head Buoy.
When You've Been Missing Your Boat
As we neared the turn to the marina, we both got very quiet and anxious about what we would find in dock 9, slip 13.
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Preservation, Restoration, Education, Community.
Toyko 2020 Begins a Year Late
Sailing events will start on Sunday, July 25 (actually tomorrow, Saturday, on our side of the dateline).
Reeling-in When Space Is Minimal
We loved this MacGyvering legend's ingenious stern-tie setup.
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.
International Dinghy Racing Returns to San Francisco Bay
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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Fast Boats and Fudge
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.
Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Hawaii
Powered by the best breeze of the week, Saturday’s final 19 entries in four divisions vaulted off the line toward Honolulu.
Getting Sleep Ain't Always Easy
How do you get a good sleep during a long-distance race?
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Summer Is Here and It’s Beautiful
Whatever day it is, Friday is not far away, and then comes Saturday.
Rub a Dub Dub in Plymouth
In a weekend that was all things England, SailGP brought their foiling sailing circus to Plymouth for the third event of the 2021 season.
IT'S BEEN TOO LONG
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.
Finding Feathered Sneakaboards
Have your sailing plans ever been stalled because of a bird? That's exactly what happened to two Sausalito sailors.
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Ten Years Worth of Data
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.
What Will the Weather Bring?
In May, NOAA reported that forecasters predicted a 60% chance of an above-normal season Atlantic hurricane season.
Being Safe on the Water
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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Picnic by the River
The Singlehanded Sailing Society volunteers, solo sailors and various family members and supporters went to a park in Hanalei.
A Post About the Post
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.
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
What do you have to say about this photo?
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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.
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