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Second Time's a Charm?
Ryan Finn poised to restart a record run from New Yorks to San Francisco aboard his 36-ft proa Jzerra.
Even If You Don't Fish
"My daily trash pickup from water at slips."
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Stories from the Magazine
In December's Latitude 38, Max Ebb draws on Lee Helm's expertise to find a solution for a technical question regarding a long distance race boat.
Japan Team Sails British Boat
SailGP's Sydney event has come to and end, and we're looking forward to the action of the F50 foiling cats tearing across San Francisco Bay.
Racing Continues Today
A collision between Great Britain and Japan took both teams out the race — and out of the remainder of the Sydney SailGP regatta.
TEMPORARILY BOATLESS
Chuck Hawley has sold his most recent boat and is hot on the trail for a new one.
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What Comes Down Must Go Up
In contrast to lowering the mast, when raising the mast gravity is less of a friend, so tackling the task solo requires good preparation.
Let Your Lights Shine
The Lighted Boat Parades continue! Tonight, the St. Francis YC’s Decorated Boat Parade in San Francisco will travel between Crissy Field and the Marina Green.
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Coast Guard
Two people were rescued on Sunday night when their sailboat became disabled off the coast of Daly City.
Sailing for Your Ears
In this week's episode of Good Jibes, Ross Tibbits chats with Roy Disney who has been sailing since he was walking.
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BACK TO ISLAND HOPPING
If your boat is fitted out with the essentials for safety and comfort offshore, and you’re eager for a grand adventure, consider joining the 2022 Pacific Puddle Jump.
Australia Event Is This Week
The US SailGP Team announced that 23-year-old Anna Weis will trial with the team at this week's Australia SailGP in Sydney.
SHOP LOCALLY
Here's a quick and easy way to make a sailor smile and to check an item off your Christmas list.
Waterfront Delight
A record number of boats took part in Sausalito's Lighted Boat Parade this past weekend, Including the first-timer Matthew Turner.
Baja Ha-Ha
Where do folks go after the Baja Ha-Ha? After Cabo San Lucas, cruisers fan out.
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The crew at KKMI went all out for this Holiday Season and produced their own Christmas carol. Make sure you follow the link in the image!
Wisdoms of Age
Against all of our youthful instincts, wisdom prevailed and the decision was made to head up to Potato Slough in the Delta the next morning.
Waterfront Fun for Everyone
The Petaluma waterfront is experiencing a re-awakening as local businesses reopen and expand community access to the water.
From Little Boats Come Great Sailors
Around 115 adults and kids showed up for Richmond Yacht Club's 29th annual Sail a Small Boat Day.
The World Famous L38
This month's Caption Contest(!) is not a drill folks. This situation is real!
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New Mark Off Crissy Field
On Sunday, Lisa Blackaller Williams cracked a bottle of champagne on the side of a new, and much larger, YRA buoy #16. The buoy is named after her father, Tom Blackaller.
IF YOU DON'T ENTER YOU CAN'T WIN
The Wosser Trophies, announced in 2020, will be awarded for the first time to racers in the 2021 racing season.
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Weather Alert
Hawaii's small craft advisory remains in effect as "moderate to strong thunderstorms" move across the far southwestern offshore waters early this morning.
Sailing Stories
Listen in as Nicki and Lin talk about Lin's legendary life of sailing, giving back, and adventure.
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Alameda Community Sailing Center
The Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco Bay welcomed their racers in person — and on land.
A Little Sailing Etymology
"Does anyone know the true history of those pieces of yarn we poke through the luffs of our jibs to determine whether the sails are in trim, stalled, or luffing?
A Bonus for These Readers
Congratulations to all our winners,. We look forward to seeing you out on the Bay sporting your new Latitude 38 gear.
What Are the Chances?
A cry for help out of the darkness caught the ears of the crew as they were motoring out the Gate.
YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU'LL END UP
If you don't have a boat how do you sail? The Latitude 38 Crew List has been connecting sailors to sailing for over forty years. Sharon's BVI charter with the Crowley family is just one more example.
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Watching Nature at Work
During a routine volunteer mission to the Farallon Islands, Jan Passion was treated to a rare sight.
Good Reads for Holiday Shopping
There's no shortage of great books for sailors. Our podcast guests have some favorites that inspired their sailing dreams.
Water Water Everywhere
The Bay Area will be inundated with water this weekend as king tides bring flooding and road closures.
Answer by Sunday
The US Match Racing Championships Committee is considering a proposal to require at least one female on each team.
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Miscellaneous Maritime Merriness
The Lighted Boat Parade on the Estuary's theme will be Deck the Hulls. Staging will be on the Alameda side…
CONSIDER THE SAILING ALTERNATIVE
Many Bay Area sailors took advantage of sunshine and sailing to make for an idyllic Thanksgiving holiday.
Did you raise your sails last month?
Sailors were out in force across November, and as a result, we have dozens of photos of happy, smiling sailors doing what they love!
Get Your Christmas Cheer Now
Our drivers have been up since before the crack of dawn filling their vans with bundles of magazines, just for you!
Sailing for Your Ears
Listen in as Nicki and Kayleen talk about merging your passions for sailing and snowboarding, learning the engine and electrical system of your boat, cultivating a community around shared passions, finding a sailing mentor, and living aboard.
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Grand Final on the Bay in March
Early-bird tickets are on sale for the United States Sail Grand Prix in San Francisco on March 26-27.
Happening This Month
In December, more midwinter series join the list that started racing in November.
Cruising Tragedy
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) has been marred by the tragic death of a crew member aboard one of the participating yachts.
Novice Racers Learn from One of the Best
Cayard will share his sailing and leadership experience with a crew of amateurs aboard 'Translated 9' ahead of OGR23.
RE-CROSSING A FAMILIAR OCEAN
Famed solo sailor and environmental activist, Kenichi Horie, will return to San Francisco in the spring to sail solo back to Japan.
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Nautical-Light Porn
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Doublehanded from Le Havre to Martinique
The 15th edition of the doublehanded Transat Jacques Vabre is drawing to a close with all four divisions having been decided.
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