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Bay Area Sailmaker Looses Everything
At around 10 a.m. on Monday, Donald Goring was taking a walk when his home of 30 years was destroyed by fire.
It's a Sailors' Life
Moe Roddy is joined by Ashley Perrin to chat about her lessons from racing around the world and sailing the coldest parts of the world. Ashley is a professional racer who has sailed over 130,000 ocean miles and spent 25 years in offshore command.
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Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal
The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the prestigious Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to two California crews who performed man-overboard rescues.
Where's the Wind
How would you find your way across the Atlantic in these scrambled trade winds?
Bright Sun, Puffy Clouds, Light Air
The weekend was a busy — and rather beautiful — one for midwinter yacht racing. But beauty didn't always translate to great racing conditions.
World Famous L38
We're diving into 2022 with this photo for our first Caption Contest(!) of the year. Give it your best shot!
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SHOVELING YOUR SAILBOAT
Right now, there's quite a difference in sailing conditions between San Francisco Bay and the Columbia River Gorge.
Pros and Cons of Sail Choices
Greg Felton asks, "Should I put hanks or a new foil for the luff of my jib on my Express 27?"
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
New Year
May you have fair winds, following seas, and a year filled with fun, adventurous, relaxing sailing.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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