Sign Up For Our Newsletter! SIGN ME UP
A Much Loved Sailboat
We spotted an Albin Vega 27 in 'Latitude 38's 'Classy Classifieds,' reminding us of the many adventures taken aboard the relatively nondescript 27-ft sloop.
YRA Mark #16 on Station
Ron Young texted 'Latitude' to alert us to the placing of the new Blackaller buoy.
Sponsored Post
For power & sail. Hourly rate from $50 up. Weekend and weekday work available.
Au Revoir ORR
When handicap fleets line up to compete in the Rolex Big Boat Series, they will be racing under ORC rather than ORR.
Prepare Your Boat
In January's 'Latitude 38' Mary SwiftSwan, from Afterguard Sailing Academy in Oakland, wrote about last October's "bomb cyclone" and the loss of the Ericson 34 'Anthem.'
Roundings and Groundings
A new year means another ‘Round the Island cruise — and a return to Alameda’s tradition of open yacht club hospitality on New Year’s Day.
Stories to Feed Your Sailing Soul
Rich Jepsen, who has been sailing since he was a child, is the president of US Sailing. He has spent 34 years as managing partner of OCSC Sailing, has spent multiple decades on numerous sailing committees, and has served three separate stints on the US Sailing Board of Directors.
Sponsored Post
Club Nautique is seeking a full-time sales person in Alameda and a part-time front desk associate in Sausalito.
Read, Relax, Sail
As we head into what will certainly be an interesting and no doubt busy year for many, we're reminded that sailing is relaxing, both on and off the water.
Cozy On the Inside, Looking Out
I knew I wanted to make at least one clear plastic drop board. The criteria were low weight and cost, water resistance on par with the factory boards, no rattling, and of course, see-through.
Beauty on the Water
December marked 12 months for the Sailagram feed we introduced in January 2021. As we head into a new year of sailing, please keep sending us your photos!
HIGH COUNTRY SAILING
You can sail the California coast in the winter, but in the mountains, they have to wait.
Sponsored Post
Westwind Yacht Management: Professional yacht care, with personal service.
The Boxing Day Classic Yacht Race
After being canceled at the last minute in 2020 due to COVID-19, the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race happened in Australia last week.
Resolve to Build Your Skills
Take advantage of the long, dark evenings of winter to practice lifelong learning.
Sailing Into 2022
May you have fair winds, following seas, and a year filled with fun, adventurous, relaxing sailing.
Sponsored Post
From our family to yours, Happy New Year!
Singlehanded Takes on a New Meaning
In 2008 Dustin Reynolds lost an arm and a leg in a devastating motorcycle accident. In 2014, despite not knowing how to sail, he set off to become the first double-amputee circumnavigator.
Happy Sailing-Year Ahead
The January issue of Latitude 38 is out tomorrow!
Sponsored Post
We extend our sincere thanks to the community: our kind donors, and boat owners who support us and the Boatworks 101 apprenticeship program.
Is This a La Niña Winter?
"During El Niño and La Niña years, I heard the phrase 'Southern Oscillation' from meteorologists. What does this mean?"
Winter Sailing Builds Crews and Skills
The January 2 Golden Gate Yacht Club race is postponed due to COVID.
Sailing Through the Year That Was
While the Latitude crew are taking a short break, we wanted to share some of favorite 'Lectronic Latitude stories from 2021.
Ho-Ho-Ho
Our team is taking a well earned rest over the next couple of weeks, but please be assured the Latitude 38 January issue will be published and ready to read on Thursday Dec. 30!
Sponsored Post
Ho-Ho-Ho
Our team is taking a well earned rest over the next couple of weeks, but please be assured the Latitude 38 January issue will be published and ready to read on Thursday Dec. 30!
Sailing for Your Ears
Hear Jessie's top baby boat tricks, how to work while cruising, sailing America’s Great Loop, the Northwest Passage, and the endless helpfulness of the sailing community.
Sponsored Post
Westwind Yacht Management: Professional yacht care, with personal service.
Welcome Aboard Officer — Again
The modified Wylie 34, Cheyenne, recounts two Coast Guard boardings, one in the Oakland estuary and one at night off the coast of Florida.
Christmas Day Race Viewing
Ninety-four sail boats are signed up for the start of the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
SHOP LOCALLY
Here's a quick and easy way to make a sailor smile and to check an item off your Christmas list.
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."
Sponsored Post
Find your nearest pumpout and floating restrooms with DBW's 'Pumpout Nav' app.
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.
Sponsored Post
For power & sail. Hourly rate from $50 up. Weekend and weekday work available.
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.
Sponsored Post
The perfect stocking fillers. And they're free!
Sign Up For Our Newsletter! SIGN ME UP
