Sign Up For Our Newsletter! SIGN ME UP
Digital Sailing Instruction
Will robots start teaching sailing? We were curious to find out how ChatGPT would instruct us to jibe a spinnaker.
Advocating for the Waterfront
For years now, we've heard that Ayala Cove has become too shallow for many sailboats. Readers have asked us what we've heard about dredging around Angel Island, which is part of the California State Parks system.
Sponsored Post
Professional yacht care with personal service.
The Crew Get Together
Our first "Office Christmas Party" in three years!
Sailing into the New Year
While checking off the last few races of 2022 in the next couple of weeks, we're already penciling in regattas in our 2023 calendar.
Sponsored Post
Plan ahead this Holiday season. There's something for every sailor at the Latitude 38 Online Bookstore.
Midwinter Storm
Saturday's storm packed a powerful punch as it swept through California.
Sailing Stories
After October 2021's "Atmospheric Bomb" storm Mary SwiftSwan spoke with the USCG and various harbormasters to survey the aftermath along the Bay Area's waterfront, which included 18 boats destroyed or reported with damage.
Sponsored Post
Open House this weekend at Cruising Yachts in Alameda.
Heading South
The Baja Ha-Ha fleet is now spreading out across Mexico.
Sunken Ships
When two ships collide, it's unlikely there will be no damage. In this case, while one sank, the other sailed on. Until…
Sponsored Post
The perfect gift for sailors, and one that will last all year!
Powered by the Wind
Emirates Team New Zealand has broken the wind-powered land-speed record set by Richard Jenkins on Ivanpah Lake in California's Mojave Desert in 2009.
A Question for the Nation
Here's a question for those of you who are fluent in the language of the PHRF.
Sponsored Post
The Bay Area's headquarters for bottom painting, fiberglass repair and holiday cheer.
Off the Proven Track
Forbidden zones usually exist for a reason, and it behooves us as sailors to be aware of not only those zones, but also the reasons behind them.
From the Magazine
This is the story of 'Rosebud,' a Santa Cruz 52 commissioned by Roger and Isobel Sturgeon in December 1997. It nabbed the cover of the October 1999 'Latitude 38' and led to the build of two other great 'Rosebud's.
Sponsored Post
Plan ahead this Holiday season. There's something for every sailor at the Latitude 38 Online Bookstore.
SoCal Fall Yacht Racing
Blessed with fine fall weather, San Diego Yacht Club wrapped up the three-part Hot Rum Series on December 3.
The World Famous L38
Welcome to our last Caption Contest(!) for 2022! Although you'll have to wait until the new year to see the winners.
Sponsored Post
Navtec Hydraulic systems are built for boats like yours.
Collision, Holing, Sinking, Rescue
Ryan Finn has been rescued from a sinking 44-ft custom trimaran in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Sailing Books That Made Us
The legacy that Joshua Slocum left behind is unparalleled in the sailing universe, in both his feat as a mariner, and his lasting prose as a writer. 'Sailing Alone Around the World' continues to inspire sailors of all stripes.
Sponsored Post
There's still time! Time to buy yourself a new boat for Christmas, and time to list your current boat for sale in next month's Classy Classifieds — only if you want to, of course. There's nothing wrong with having more than one!
It's Your Turn
The latest draft Delta Conveyance would negatively impact recreational boaters' ability to navigate in waterways of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Sailors' Stories
This week we’re casting off with the article “Galápagos National Park — A Dream Dive Destination” from the September 2022 issue of 'Latitude 38,' read by fellow sailor and host Monica Grant.
Sponsored Post
Visit Vallejo Marina and enjoy the guest and fuel dock, free pump-outs, full service boatyard and chandlery, plus two restaurants!
Maritime Tragedy Uncovered
The wreck of a steamship that sank in the Pacific Northwest in 1875 has been discovered approximately 40 miles south of Cape Flattery, WA.
Eight Bells
San Francisco and the sport of sailing has lost a giant, as RC Keefe passed away at age 90 last weekend.
Sponsored Post
Plan ahead this Holiday season. There's something for every sailor at the Latitude 38 Online Bookstore.
Photos of the Day
Encinal Yacht Club hosted the 2022 Columbia 5.5 Fall Regatta on Sunday, November 20.
New Dates, New Location
We've waited patiently, and the time has come: After a three-year break, The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is back on May 4–7, 2023.
Sponsored Post
Learn more about what factors to consider in making a yacht purchase decision that’s right for you.
Online Shopping
There are many places to find great presents for your favorite sailor. Have you thought about checking out the 'Latitude 38' Classifieds?
Sailing In Pictures
We love the sailing community, and we appreciate the photos you send us each month. And now we know how 'Sailagram' helps new sailors too!
Sponsored Post
Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
New Views of the Bay
You can sail the Bay every day and still see things you might not have noticed before. Vikas Kapur sent us a view that we've missed over many, many sails.
Winter Season Yacht Racing
The first weekend of the Berkeley Midwinters Series was exactly what we have come to expect from the Midwinters.
Sponsored Post
Beautifully maintained Dragonfly 1200 Trimaran for sale.
Read of the Week: 'The Long Way'
Just to be clear, my telling you about my favorite sailing book — yet again — is an attempt to get you to tell us about your favorite sailing book. Can you say why it's your favorite? Can you say how it "made you" the sailor that you are?
Youth Sailing Is Growing
Launched in 2019, the Siebel Sailors Program, US Sailing’s initiative to get more youth into sailing across the country, has served over 700+ youths annually.
The World Famous L38
The December issue is out today, and, as usual, it's packed with stories of sailors busy at their favorite pastime.
Dockside Story-time Coming Up
Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing live readings of some of our favorite stories from the pages of Latitude 38. You might even be surprised to hear one from our "waaaay back" machine.
Sponsored Post
Enjoy a peaceful stay in the heart of Ensenada at Ensenada Cruiseport Village.
Wintertime Yacht and Dinghy Racing
A couple of clubs will join the list of Midwinter Series starting in December.
It's Always a Good Time
How often have you gone to your boat, feeling a bit grumpy and down about the "work" you have to do, only to get there and happily get stuck into even the dirtiest of jobs?
They Won!
It took some doing, but we were able to track down and confirm our 'Good Jibes,' Spracht BoneHead winners.
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.
Sponsored Post
Navtec Hydraulic systems are built for boats like yours.
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.
Sponsored Post
There's something for every sailor and every season at the Latitude 38 Online Bookstore.
sailing
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.
Sign Up For Our Newsletter! SIGN ME UP
