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SC27s Learn Lessons in the Delta
As the channel narrowed and the wind picked up, I was driving, and we had our first broach, which turned into our second broach, and then our third.
Young Crew Sign Up to Head South
With so many kids expected to do the Ha-Ha this year, we may have to reinstate the Ha-Ha Kids' Diving off the Back Beam of 'Profligate' Olympics.
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Remember to book your space for the Owl Harbor Nautical Swap Meet coming in August.
Another New Sailing Experience
When a Florida friend needed help sea-trialing his boat, Sally Lightfoot experienced a waypoint on "yet another of sailing’s learning curves."
Snap Happy Sailors
Keep the good times sailing!
Photos of the Day
At the Santana 22 Nationals, there was no shortage of the stylized downwind foredeck technique on display.
The Upside Down of Sailing
A man was rescued after his foiling trimaran flipped in the Bay near South Beach Marina on Tuesday.
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CAL 40S KEEP ON SURFING
It recently came to the attention of several folks that Cal 40 hull #1 was languishing on an empty lot in Richmond.
New Longer Course
Beginning in Cowes, UK, the race around Fastnet Rock is finishing in France for the first time in its nearly 100-year history
Crossing the Border, or Not
Point Roberts Marina, in Washington, USA, lies at the end of a peninsula in British Columbia, CA.
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The September-issue Classy Classifieds deadline is Sunday, August 15, at 5 p.m.
Picture Perfect Racing
The Cal 20 is this month's 'Latitude 38' cover shot. Since 1961, almost 2000 had been built in Southern California before the model was discontinued.
The World Famous L38
Have fun! And remember to check the August issue of 'Latitude 38' for July's Caption Contest(!) winners.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Checking Out the Sailors
The Baja Ha-Ha Poobah is having a busy time preparing and doing the background work for this year's rally to Mexico — well, that's what he says ...
Barriers and Records Fall
We turned the clock back a bit, and Dawn Riley recounted a few memories from Maiden, Mighty Mary and America True.
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An evening of fun, merriment and general chit-chat about everyone's favorite topic.
THE WORLD OF CRUISING WAITS
Things are still not getting back to normal and, as in many places, things are not heading in the right direction.
Smart and Environmentally Positive
Sailing is simple, but when people apply various technologies to the basic sailboat design things can get quite interesting.
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Cruising with the Schmidts
We introduced readers to the Schmidt family back in 2018, when their otherwise uneventful Pacific Puddle Jump turned pretty eventful …
Panel of Olympian Speakers
Events this week during the conclusion of the new West Marine US Open Sailing Series.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Shining the Light on a Bay Area Icon
East Brother Light Station is back on the power grid with a temporary repair and is preparing to open for business on September 2nd.
Inland Cruising Rally
The next official event on the Delta Doo Dah itinerary will be a BBQ and activities at Delta Bay Marina in Isleton on Saturday, August 14.
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Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
Time to Party
Loch Lomond Yacht Club is celebrating the return of beer can racing, and the club's 60th anniversary.
Following International Sailing
Olympic sailing wrapped up on Wednesday, and the US team will return home empty-handed.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
MERGING SAILING AND SUSTAINABILITY
US Sailing has invited youth sailors and summer camp participants representing the Bay Area for a fun day focused on best practices in sustainability and protecting our oceans and waterways.
Cruising Destination on Sevenmile Slough
Owl Harbor Marina really outdid themselves this year, perhaps making up for last year's hiatus. Their annual tenant party pulled out all the stops.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Get Connected
A Latitude 38 fall Crew List Party is a great place to make life-long sailing connections, and learn about and get the latest on cruising in Mexico.
Champions Just Keep Racing
Kite Foil League interviews Mike Martin about the champion sailor's transition to Kite Foil Racing.
Enjoying Calm Waters for a Change
Unlike the Central Bay, the winds are often 8-12 knots and might top out at 15 knots of warm, flat-water, summer breezes.
From Satellites to Sailboats
Not to question the inimitable James T. Kirk, but is space really the final frontier? For some satellite engineers with ties to Bay Area sailing and one another, space and sailing seem to go hand in hand.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Enjoying the Channel Island Vibe
We were thinking about the summer weather and remembered the season's opening day, June 20, and the annual Summer Sailstice celebration that took place the same weekend.
Olympic Sailing Update
Three classes of sailing will compete today (August 3 in Japan) at the Olympics, including the Nacra 17 medal race.
Show Us Your Time on the Water
By the looks of the photos we received this month, Latitude Nation had a great July on the water.
Yacht Delivery from Kauai to San Francisco Bay
After 16 days and plenty of fresh albacore, Jim Quanci and his crew returned Green Buffalo to her slip at Richmond Yacht Club.
The Best in the West
As usual, we have a magazine full of great stories and photos for you to read and enjoy.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
A First-Time Adventure
Our first Delta trip was amazing. We had such a great time. Warm, fresh water; warm nights.
The Latitude Movie Club
As fun as it is to disparage a film, it's easy to lose sight of the hard work, sacrifice, and personal passion that goes into making movies.
Recognizing the Signs
The National Hurricane Center is hosting its second annual live webinar on weather forecasting geared toward blue water mariners.
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An evening of fun, merriment and general chit-chat about everyone's favorite topic.
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!"
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