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Eyes Open from the Air
When an elderly man went missing in the Lake Chabot recreation area, Latitude 38's Nicki Bennett joined the Sea Valor search and rescue operation.
RACING INTO THE HOLE
Many summer beer can series are starting up around the Bay. The wind has its own ideas.
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On the Occasion of the 110th Anniversary
You will be pleased to know that I am safe on the Carpathia, after a ‘’thrilling yet safe experience.’’
Keep Picking Up Your Latitude 38
February was a lucky month for Thom Smith and Mike Mellon, who each found a Golden Ticket in their new February issue of 'Latitude 38.'
View from the Tug
It wasn't until we saw this video that we understood the precariousness and difficulty of last weekend's towing operation.
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Visit Vallejo Marina and enjoy the guest and fuel dock, free pump-outs, full service boatyard and chandlery, plus two restaurants!
New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn
Solo sailor Ryan Finn and his trusty steed Jzerro can smell the barn on their adventure from New York to San Francisco.
World Famous L38
We've been so busy since the 1st that we almost forgot to share this month's Caption Contest(!). Lucky for us all a little reminder fairy tapped us on the shoulder.
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Virtual Sailing with Avatars
Hear what it’s like sailing in Second Life, how it can be an educational platform for sailors, the biggest misconceptions about virtual sailing, and whether you can control which way the wind blows.
Fun on the Water
Treasure Island Sailing Center is hosting its Opening Day this Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and you're invited!
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Buy, sell or swap used marine gear. Whether you set up a stall or browse the gear on offer, salty swap meets are always fun!
Encinal Yacht Club Series Concludes
Encinal Yacht Club's make-up Jack Frost race day on Saturday, April 2, started with light westerlies and a 3-knot flood, testing the fleets to…
Did You Get to the Show?
Svendsen’s Marine & Industrial Supply's first annual Spring Fling was a great success, with sailors and vendors from around the Bay coming together to meet and greet, and share their wares.
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Repairs Needed
The United States Coast Guard has reported that the 564-foot container ship 'Wan Hai 176' has been towed into San Francisco Bay after it reported a loss of engine power on Friday afternoon.
Having a Rippin' Good Time on the Water
Foiling didn't start on San Francisco Bay, but it was launched into orbit here.
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Registrations are open now! The challenge is to maintain speed through the shadow of Angel Island, find the best combination of wind and current past the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and East Brother Light Station, and then avoid the mud shoals on the east side of San Pablo Bay.
San Francisco to Japan Solo
On March 26, Kenichi Horie set sail upon his 6,000-mile/70-day voyage from San Francisco to Japan. Here's a little of what he's been up to …
Sailing Instructor Apprenticeship
Shoreline Lake in Mountain View has launched a one-of-a-kind comprehensive sailing instructor training course, designed for sailors aged 15 and over.
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Come down to Svendsen’s in Alameda on April 9th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for once-a-year deals from your favorite suppliers.
Team Racing Regatta in SoCal
Eleven teams from the East and West Coasts — plus one from across the Pond — competed in the revived Baldwin Cup.
Winds Of Trash Collection
"During the winter we have a custom of cleaning the south-facing beaches on Angel Island."
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Trivia Contest and Brews
To celebrate our 45th anniversary, we're hosting a 'Latitude 38' trivia contest for the entire month of April!
The Sounds of Sailing
Brady and Blue have over 100,000 nautical miles' combined sailing experience, including 14 years sailing around the world.
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Entry-Level Match Racing
On April 16, St. Francis Yacht Club will host the Bunny Bash, a grade 5 (entry-level) match-racing regatta.
Square Sails
After Jay Whitlan transformed his Laguna 26 into a square-rigged sailboat named 'Sqoop,' he then upgraded the aged electrical system to a safe, modern setup.
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Effort by US Sailing and World Sailing
After 2016, sailing was dropped from the Paralympic Games. US Sailing is campaigning with World Sailing to get it reinstated.
Wednesday Nights in Richmond
Richmond Yacht Club's Beer Can Races started back in 1990.
Great benefits! Great company! Potential berthing benefit for live-aboards!
A Showcase of Bay Sailing
SailGP on March 26-27 served up one of the most action-packed weekends on the Bay in a couple of years.
SAILING INTO THE FUTURE
Join the free webinar and learn more about the plan for Treasure Island's future and progress of the grand vision that was adopted over a decade ago.
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The Future of Bay Area Driving
In yet another attempt to both alleviate the Bay Area's worsening traffic congestion and bolster public-transit alternatives, the City of San Francisco is considering imposing what is being called a "non-essential-driving toll" that would include all manner of recreational activity — including people driving to go sailing.
Foiling for the Masses
SailGP fans heard throughout the championship weekend that the future of sailing is foiling.
Great benefits! Great company! Potential berthing benefit for live-aboards!
Get Your Hands on a Copy
April's Latitude 38 is on the docks now full of stories from sailors out on the water, cruising various seas, and racing on the Bay.
Faster Isn't Always Better
Spectators got to see more than just the big boats colliding when one boat got a little too close to another outside the SailGP exclusion zone.
Sailors Doing What Sailors Do
Did you get out sailing in March? Judging from the number of submissions this month a lot of people got out sailing, and we could not be happier about it.
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Deserving Sailor Recognized
Chuck Hawley receives the well-deserved Herreshoff Award from US Sailing.
Sailing for Your Ears
Hear Beau talk about how to invite new people onto your boat, inspire sailors to be lifelong sailors, Mayan's history and modifications, and much more.
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Put This On Your Calendar
On Saturday, April 9, Svendsen's Marine & Industrial Supply is hosting its first annual Spring Fling Show. A free, one-day only event in Alameda.
Bays, Ocean, Lakes
The Yacht Racing Association's Shorthanded Sunday Series proved so popular during the pandemic that it's back for another season.
Heading to Spain for 2024
Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have announced they will host the next America's Cup in Barcelona, Spain, in 2024.
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Thrills, Spills and a Wayward Whale
SailGP showcased its Season 2 finale and race for a million dollars in front of thousands of enthusiastic sailing fans who lined the shore from Crissy Field to the Golden Gate Yacht Club.
ONLY 6,000 MILES TO GO
Kenichi Horie hoisted sails and settled in for a 6,000-mile, 70-plus-day transpacific crossing to Japan aboard his 19-ft 'Suntory Mermaid III.'
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Visit Vallejo Marina and enjoy the guest and fuel dock, free pump-outs, full service boatyard and chandlery, plus two restaurants!
One of the Oldest Regattas on the Bay
This year's Great Vallejo Race promises to be bigger than in years past due to going back to its pre-pandemic normal dates of April 30-May 1 …
When Spontaneity Wins
In the March issue we share Charlie Deist's story of a spontaneous trip to Half Moon Bay with his pregnant wife, 2-year-old daughter and a family friend.
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SMALL BOAT, BIG OCEAN
Kenichi Horie first sailed into San Francisco Bay in 1962 at age 23. Now he's getting ready to make the return trip.
Sailing Is in Good Hands
Harry Melges IV of Lake Geneva, WI, and Daniela Moroz of Lafayette, CA, have been announced as the 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.
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New Doublehanded Race on Monterey Bay
This year’s new and improved version of last year’s SCYC Fiasco clearly lived up to expectations.
SAILGP PARTNERS WITH NEAR FOUNDATION
SailGP used the tech hub of San Francisco to announce a groundbreaking sports technology partnership that includes DAOs…
Answers Don't Always Come Easy
Readers of our story on 'VIXIT' last week wanted to know who owns the megayacht, and if she's still grounded. We searched hard for answers.
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Come join us for our first Sailing Club Open House!
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