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New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn
Ryan Finn and 'Jzerro,' his 36-ft proa, left New York on January 12 bound for San Francisco on the Gold Route.
Sharing Sailors' Stories
In this week's episode, hear how to teach other women how to sail and be a calming presence on the water, what it’s like to compete for your country in the Olympics, and much more …
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Sourcing the Collective Mind
Our sailing-magazine friends at 'Good Old Boat' asked for information about a sailboat. We decided to get on board and share the photo.
Three Bridge Fiasco Is This Saturday
The skippers' meeting for the Three Bridge Fiasco will be held via Zoom tonight at 7:30 p.m.
THE BREEZELESS BAY
The lack of wind does hamper the ability to sail but it doesn't reduce the allure of an escape to the Bay.
Crossing Oceans for Adventure
The initial plan was to ship 'Andiamo' back to the Bay on a freighter, but when a longtime friend convinced Paul to sail back, the adventures began.
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Join the Party in SoCal
According to the 'Lloyd's Register of American Yachts,' the Santa Barbara Yacht Club was formed in 1872, and is the second-oldest yacht club on the Pacific Coast.
DIY Boat Repairs
What do you do when your aging sailboat hardware needs rebuilding or replacing? What if the manufacturers no longer make it or its components, or they no longer exist themselves?
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NO BREAKS FROM THE BREAKWATER
The wave from the Tonga volcano showed up in California, causing turmoil in Santa Cruz Harbor.
A Land-Sailing Adventure, or Three
Two trucks and a special permit were needed to transport 'Island Serenade' over the Sierra Nevada.
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Navigating Oceans
The Chart Locker covers the entire Pacific Coast of Mexico and Central America, French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu and many other Pacific islands.
The Ancient Science of Wayfinding
The Polynesian Voyaging Society will engage student navigators in storm training and the ancient science of non-instrument, wayfinding navigation.
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Funding for Young Women Sailors
The applicants identify the opportunity of their choosing. Programs may include, but are not limited to, an advanced sailing program, a racing program, a tall ship or liveaboard experience, and a marine or maritime-related program.
Sharing Sailors' Stories
After Dustin almost lost his life in 2008 when he was hit on his motorcycle by a drunk driver, sailing became a huge part of his recovery.
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Battling Boats and Blue Blobs
Giovanni Soldini's Multi70 'Maserati' crossed the finish line first in the eighth edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race.
Aiming for Passenger and Crew Safety
The US Coast Guard has implemented new procedures in the wake of the September 2019 fire that killed 34 people aboard the dive vessel 'Conception.'
MORE THAN A RIPPLE
The Tongan tsunami swept the West Coast, leaving significant damage to a few and barely a ripple for most.
Showing the Boys How It's Done
January's #wcw celebrity is Laura Brazil from Petaluma. Laura and her husband Rich are passionate sailors who enjoy sailing in Mexico.
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A Bay Area Legend
The Millimeter is a one-design, one-person, single-hull racing yacht, related to the Mini-12 and the slightly longer International 2.4mR.
Step Up the Racing Leadership Ladder
"Area G leaders, interested in learning more about race management? Renewing your race officer certification?"
Where Did All the Big Ships Go?
A new offshore queuing process implemented for the Port of Oakland will reduce cargo ship emissions and improve safety in the Bay Area.
Family Sails South
Jessie Zevalkink and her husband Luke were searching for a vessel that would be suited to sailing the higher latitudes (think ice and snow).
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So Many Boats to Choose From
We love looking at the various sailboats that turn up in Classy Classifieds. Sometimes we reminisce on our own experiences, other times we remember stories we've read.
Is there truth to the proverb?
"Does the weather proverb 'Red sky at morning, sailor take warning / Red sky at night, sailor's delight' have any basis in weather fact?"
Buy a Boat
Place your classified ad by 5 p.m. tomorrow to be included in the February issue of 'Latitude 38!'
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.
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