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From the Magazine
In this month's magazine we share the story of Holly Williams — a surgeon and a sailor who refused to choose between the two.
Hurricane Interrupts Worlds
Hurricane Nicole interrupted the 2022 2.4mR World Championship.
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Let our team get you ready for the holidays.
Good Reads from the L38 Book Store
Jack London sailed the Bay in the late 1800s as part of the local Fish Patrol with a mission of preventing overfishing. Despite these early, failed attempts to save the vibrant ecosystem, the tide appears to be slowly turning as some species return.
They're On Again!
Next comes Thanksgiving, then comes Christmas. But first we get to enjoy the wonderful lighted boat parades.
New!
From fiction to nonfiction, classics to underground favorites, history and how-to's, navigating and maintenance, racing and cruising, triumph, tragedy and the joys of cruising, there is something for every sailor and every season.
The Fun Has Just Begun
It was a blissful sail south for the 100+ cruisers in the 28th Baja Ha-Ha. Accompanied by a full moon, an eclipse and warm breezes, the fleet revelled in idyllic sailing conditions.
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The World Famous L38
Ouch! Here's this month's Caption Contest(!). No need for us to say anything; the comments will say it all.
Solo Transatlantic Race
The record-breaking fleet of 138 solo sailors have now been at sea for about 48 hours in the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum.
Royal Visits
It's not every day that international legends of sailing visit your local club. Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club gave a warm welcome to two of them.
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
What's the Procedure?
We all carry the required flares, but how many of us have ever practiced using them? How do we even do that?
Sailing for Your Ears
Tune in as Chris Weaver chats with David Herrigel about being rescued by the Coast Guard on his 2014 SHTP attempt, and more.
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Schedule an appointment with Club Nautique for the 'Get to Know Jeanneau' weekend, November 11-13, in Alameda, CA.
Just Sailing
While we were making local tracks on San Francisco Bay, others were getting ready to make tracks on other parts of the world's oceans.
The Class of 2022
The National Sailing Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2022 on November 5.
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In Bahia Santa Maria
The Baja Ha-Ha started on Monday, October 31, in perfect conditions that have only gotten better. Fresh breezes, fresh fish and warming air have made it all an idyllic year to be sailing the Ha-Ha.
Behind the Lens
When West Coast sailor Louis Kruk captured a photo worthy of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image contest and exhibition, he also caught on camera the aftermath of the moment.
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Online Yacht Auction of 1985 Ocean Alexander 70. Online bidding starts Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Panoramic tour and extensive photo gallery available at www.WestAuction.com.
Sailors' Stories
Drew has sailed thousands of miles trying to reach the antipode of his birthplace in eastern Canada, aboard his 1974 Islander 34 'X-Wing.'Â
Monster Waves and 50-Knot Wind
For the first time in Route du Rhum race history, the organizers have made the difficult decision to delay the start of the 3,543-mile race.
Channel Surfing, Part 3
After departing from Berkeley Marina five days earlier, the final destination was Ventura. Santa Barbara had not been on the itinerary. I was struck by how close Santa Barbara was to the ocean.
Wrap 'Em Around Your Ears
Our 'Good Jibes' one-year anniversary, Spracht BoneHead Sport headsets contest is now closed. Are you one of the winners?
J/24 North American Championships
A cast of San Francisco Bay Area racers traveled to participate in the 2022 J/24 North American Championship.
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Online Yacht Auction of 1985 Ocean Alexander 70. Online bidding starts Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Panoramic tour and extensive photo gallery available at www.WestAuction.com.
Cruising California
Our trip to San Diego for the start of the Baja Ha-Ha again highlighted some of the differences between how San Diego Bay and San Francisco Bay welcome sailors.
Channel Surfing, Part 2
Looking at the tall peaks on San Miguel, it was easy to imagine plate tectonics, geysers of liquid hot magma, and the fiery innards of the Earth rising into islands and mountains.
The Ha-Ha Starts with a Bang
The light-air start for the Baja Ha-Ha caught on camera on San Diego Bay may be the prelude to a breezier finish in Turtle Bay.
Sailors' Stories
Jeanne is the oldest person to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world via the Southern Ocean’s Five Great Capes, and is also the first woman to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world from North America.
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Mark your calendar for Richmond Yacht Club's Sail a Small Boat Day! The event is open to everyone. November 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Back-to-Back Victories for Tyler Sinks
It’s official — San Diego Yacht Club is the winner of the 2022 Sir Thomas Lipton Challenge Cup.
#WCW On Any Day of the Week
#SheSailorBWS aims to empower women on the water to "command the respect they deserve at any level of sailing experience and make it FUN."
Sailing In Pictures
We love the sailing community! You guys are awesome and we appreciate the photos you send us each month. Check out October's Sailagram photos.Â
Heading South
The 28th Baja Ha-Ha Cruising Rally is underway, with the fleet having cast off from San Diego at 10:00 this morning.
Massive Greatness
What made this particular edition of the Great Pumpkin so epic?
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Online Yacht Auction of 1985 Ocean Alexander 70. Online bidding starts Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Panoramic tour and extensive photo gallery available at www.WestAuction.com.
Channel Surfing
We will take this seasonal moment to contemplate the Channel Islands, and the mainland cities near them, as if we were back in 2020 when the "staycation" offered sailors self-isolated silver linings at local destinations.
Get Your Hands on a Copy
Happy Halloween, and welcome to November's 'Latitude 38.' We know we're teasing, but check out the preview below, then set your alarm to go get your copy first thing tomorrow!
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Mark your calendar for Richmond Yacht Club's Sail a Small Boat Day! The event is open to everyone. November 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fake News Friday
There are tectonic shifts happening on Planet Earth, so you never know what might appear next.
Have Your Say
Usually it's mariners calling the Coast Guard for help. Right now the tables have turned, and for the next few weeks the USCG is calling out for help from mariners.
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Telling the Stories From West to East
San Francisco Bay sailor and author Kimball Livingston continues to provide inspiration and perspective to sailors and future sailors with his dedication to telling the story of sailing.
Yacht Racing in California Never Rests
We prepare to flip the calendar page to November and start to plan and sign up for midwinter racing series.
Immigration for Cruisers
We recently received an email from a reader who was grappling with New Zealand's policy on returning yachts. Do you have any information?
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Help the Fleet Send Off
The 28th Baja Ha-Ha sails out of San Diego on Monday. All sailors are welcome to join the send-off by land or sea.
Sailors' Stories
Join host Nicki Bennett as she chats with Ronnie Simpson about his 2023-2024 Global Solo Challenge campaign and preparations.
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Get your sails inspected and prepared before you leave for Mexico, or anywhere else.
Some Pre-Halloween Whimsy
On Saturday, October 22, Del Rey Yacht Club ran their annual Halloween Race.
There's Gold in Them Thar Magazines
Captain Brian Ackerman picked up his winning 'Latitude 38' magazine "in beautiful Moss Landing," Monterey Bay.
A Classic in Her Prime
'Ramona' was a 109-ft Herreshoff schooner with a steel hull, two diesel engines, a 108-ft mainmast made of Douglas fir, a 92-ft foremast, and 16,000 square feet of sail area.
The Aftermath
Hurricane Roslyn crossed Mexico's west coast between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán as a Category 3 hurricane at around 4:30 (PT) on Sunday morning.
A Keelhauler Pedals His Way to the Bow
It’s roughly 9 p.m. on Friday, September 30, Day 2 of the four-day J/105 North Americans hosted by San Francisco Yacht Club.
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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!
Sailing Is Our Future
Fifteen teens from Rocking the Boat Bronx had the opportunity to sail with Ronnie Simpson aboard the Open 50, 'Sparrow.'
East West Rendezvous
Last week we posted images of some of the many West Coast connections we met at the Annapolis Boat Show. We thought we'd pass on a few more of the friends you might recognize.Â
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