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Running Up the River
Brisk breeze and gusty puffs promise two things for the Delta Ditch Run: a fast race with early finish times, and carnage along the 65-mile course.
Annual Race Returns
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID and related issues, the Great San Francisco Schooner Race and Belvedere Classic have returned to the Bay.
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From the Magazine
The Bay Area has a reputation for a lack of cruising options outside the Bay. In the June issue we explore the region to prove this wrong.
Small Boats with Big Dreams
The Race to Alaska started today. Crews who survive stage one will continue on in the race for the $10,000 prize.
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No Engines Allowed
After seeing 'ɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀ ɐʇʇno ʇɥƃᴉɐɹʇS' in an email subject line, we knew we had to find out what was going on.
World Famous L38
Oh no! There's a boat in my pool! Check out this month's World Famous 'L38' Caption Contest(!) and leave your caption in the comments section.
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Boaters are drawn to the beauty and serenity of our oceans and waterways. They’re also responsible for preventing pollution and protecting our marine ecosystems, which are sensitive to hazardous waste, motor oil, and trash that may come from boats.
Winning Sailors
Sailors make great winners. We know this because they keep finding Golden Tickets in 'Latitude 38' magazines.
Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award
Nearly four decades ago, Linda Newland, a greenhorn sailor, found herself alone on a sailboat with a sorry lack of nautical know-how.
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The Ocean Hosts Sailors
Sailors love the ocean, and why shouldn't they? It's home to some of the best days of our lives. Take a moment to say, "Thanks, ocean."
Sailing for Your Ears
Captain Donald Lawson talks about the planning and preparation needed to break some of the most difficult sailing records in the world.
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OYRA Full-Crew Farallones Race
Saturday's OYRA Race around the Farallones was a slow, gray affair.
Put This On Your Calendar
The 2022 annual Women on the Water/Woman at the Helm (WOW/WAH) regatta is set to take place over two days on August 6 and 7.
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Solo Sailor Reaches Destination
Kenichi Horie has reached his destination, and in doing so has become the oldest person to sail solo across the Pacific.
A David vs. Goliath Moment
Sailed by Seattle-based Alex Simanis and crew, Pell Mell has won California Offshore Race Week overall.
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If Not Now, Then When?
Making lifelong sailing friends and having a firm deadline for actually leaving the dock are two of the biggest reasons people are happy they did the Ha-Ha.
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Which was the first issue of 'Latitude 38' to have color photos inside?
Now at Latitude 38 South
After racing for many years on San Francisco Bay, Alistair Murray is now racing in Melbourne, Australia.
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A Tale from the Lake
Lido 14 and Banshee sailboats tied at the 55th Camellia Cup Regatta on Folsom Lake in a rare finish.
Pacific Crossing Opportunity
If you have a few weeks up your sleeve and would like to do an ocean crossing, visit the Crew List page and apply to join the crew aboard 'Second Wind' to sail from Hawaii to Alaska.
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The Smiling Faces of Sailing
Thank you to all the sailors who sent in photos from their time on the water in May. One of our favorite things is to see so smiling faces.
History on Display
Marina del Rey Historical Society is hosting a Sunday Brunch Fundraiser on Sunday, June 5, in support of its exhibits in the Fisherman's Village gallery.
Sailing is a Bargain
Unlike tickets to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, sailing is truly available to all. Luxury yachting is like luxury anything — more expensive. Everyone just needs to find a level that suits their budget.
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Come check out new and used boats (lots of brands and sizes) this Saturday, June, 4th at Passage Nautical's Point Richmond location.
Local Sailboat Treads the Red-Carpet
The Bay Area's own J/125 'Rufless' has become a movie star with a six-minute segment in the recently released film 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
The Newest Issue Out Is Now
Get the latest stories about sailing and sailors in the June issue of 'Latitude 38' magazine.
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Environmental Health Services works to ensure a safe and healthy environment in San Mateo County through education, regulation, and monitoring.
Taking the Helm
J/105 Women Skipper Invitational, Women on the Water — Woman at the Helm, Women’s World Match Racing Tour, World Sailing Steering the Course, The Ocean Race
Sailors' Stories
Why did Ryan Finn decide to sail from New York to San Francisco, and at what point did he consider backing out?
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Kenichi Horie Nears Finish Line
Assuming all goes according to plan, Kenichi is set to become the oldest person in the world to cross the Pacific Ocean without stopping at a single port.
Famed Tri Loses One of Its Nine Lives
Another ORMA 60 trimaran survives danger on the high seas while sailing back to the Med from the Philippines.
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What is this Thing?
This would be a treat, driving an old classic design. It was billed as a "gentleman's race:" no spinnaker, small fleet of one-designs, protests discouraged.
Summer Yacht Racing Heats Up
Sailing into June; Mid-Month Regattas; Father's Day Weekend; Later in the Month; Looking Ahead
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Regatta Report and Fleet Gossip
"Everyone was expecting a crash-and-burn ballistic gear-busting surf-fest — denied!"
Sailors' Stories
Liz is an environmental activist and the author of "Swell: A Sailing Surfer’s Voyage of Awakening," recounting her decade-long journey of sailing the world and living aboard her Cal 40, 'Swell.'
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Some Boats Have Long Lives
The big tri 'Mighty Merloe' is visiting San Francisco Bay for a few weeks.
Unassisted Ocean Paddle
Solo kayaker Cyril Derreumaux is preparing for a second attempt at paddling from San Francisco to Honolulu.
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A Bag of Sailing-Allsorts
The Ha-Ha is an escape from the "real world" — getting to know your fellow participants is a big part of the adventure.
Women on the Water
The Women’s Sailing Seminar is designed to promote women's sailing, and has given many women their start in the sport.
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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!
A Bear is Back Sailing the Bay
From dilapidated to gleaming. Bear #47 gets another chance to sail the Bay.
Be Safe Out There!
The National Safe Boating Council reminds us that, just ahead of the boating-busy Memorial Day Weekend, there's a thing called National Safe Boating Week.
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Oakland Yacht Club, Live Boat Auction, Tuesday, May 24th. Viewing at 10:00 a.m.
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