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A Sweet Day on the Bay
When there's breeze, the winter remains one of the best times to sail in California. There was just enough this weekend to make Blue Friday or any day a good day to be on the Bay.
Drama on the High Seas
Tapio Lehtinen took to his liferaft when his Gaia 36 sank.
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Update
It is anticipated a memorial service will take place in February.
From the Magazine
South Beach YC hosts the, women-only-crewed Red Bra Regatta with action in the southern portion of San Francisco Bay.
Why Do We Say That?
Most sailors are familiar with the main seagoing words that have made their ways into everyday jargon. But you might be surprised at how many familiar phrases also came down the gangplank.
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However you choose to spend your Thanksgiving weekend, we hope you have fun, stay safe (and well), and that you get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, especially on the water.
Eight Bells
On Saturday, James Harden DeWitt passed away at the age of 92. He was a giant in the Bay Area sailing world as a racer, sailmaker and painter, a true Renaissance man who wore his passions on his sleeve.
Sailors' Stories
In this week's episode, we’re casting off with the stories “Clipper Race — Around the World in 29 Months” and “Far Side of the World — Voyage to the Antipode,” read from the November 2022 issue of 'Latitude 38' by Good Jibes host Ryan Foland.
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Rocking it on the Bay
Tor Svendsen keeps climbing the ladder with wins in the StFYC Fall Dinghy and the Interscholastic Sailing Association's Cressy Regatta.
Fun Race on Santa Monica Bay
On November 20, Del Rey Yacht Club hosted their annual intraclub Thanksgiving Drumstick Regatta, an informal race.
Blue Is Better Than Black
Friday is an ideal day to #optoutside and to #optsailing as the mellower, winter sailing season gets underway.
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Video of the Day
San Francisco Yacht Club hosted the J/105 North Americans at the end of September. This video gives a good look at the challenges of a big fleet in a big breeze on the Bay.
Protecting Our Ocean Environment
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 152 miles of coastline adjacent to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
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Solo Transatlantic Race
The floodgates are opening in Guadeloupe, with IMOCA 60 monohulls finishing in rapid succession.
The Issue Remains
An appeal to NZ's Ministry of Immigration, which was supported by many of the local marine businesses, was declined.
Sailing Pictography
There was some early rain, but following that, November has been a perfect month of light-air sailing with big sails, if you have them.
Race Organizers Perish
Two of the Route du Rhum race organizers have tragically passed away.
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Hot Stuff on the Bay
Bay Area sailor Matthew Schuessler has spent a good amount of time and energy seeking out a practical solution to expired flares.
Is it Gold or Is it Blue?
Craig Murk wrote us this week to say he had found a Golden Ticket inside his November 'Latitude 38.'
Mexico Magic
The magic of sailing to and in Mexico never disappoints. Photos from the fleet give a taste of the fine fishing, dining and sailing along the coast of Baja.
The Sounds of Sailing
Hear Dustin talk about how to become more confident as a sailor, learn to tie different knots, and about some literal good jibes.
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One of Our Favorite Sailors
Van Ommen says his next challenge is to recover his expenses from the seller, who, by previous accounts, knowingly misrepresented the condition of the boat.
Solo Transatlantic Race
The first two finishers have arrived in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, in the 12th edition of the prestigious Route du Rhum singlehanded Transatlantic race.
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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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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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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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.'
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.
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