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Action on the Pacific
There's already lots of news coming from offshore in the Pacific as the first two starts head west to Hawaii in the 2023 Transpac.
Global sailing race
Bay Area sailor Ronnie Simpson has qualified for the inaugural Global Solo Challenge — a singlehanded, nonstop, around-the-world race.
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Planetary Win
The somewhat fragile, foiling and fast IMOCA 60s have just finished The Ocean Race around the world, with 11th Hour Racing declared the winner.
Yes Please!
The weather gods are celebrating the arrival of the newest 'Latitude 38' — the July issue. Yes, folks, it is out today and on its way to your favorite distributor, or if you're a subscriber, to your mailbox, as we write.
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Who's Afloat?
A well-known, abandoned boat is brought back to life to carry on her sailing life.
Hey You!
If you find yourself in a liferaft on almost any of the main cruising routes, if you have the right equipment, you could be picked up in 18 hours — and often less.
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Conversations with Sailors
Hear how to conquer your sailing fears, document your journey along the way, make sacrifices to make your lifestyle work, discover how tough you truly are, and achieve your cruising dreams.
Summer Sailing in Full Swing
"It's time to register for the this year's Westpoint Regatta, the YRA destination race with not one, but two great parties."
Transpac Live
Join us live aboard Westerly during the 2023 Transpac.
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Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race
On Sunday, June 25, 17 singlehanded sailors pointed their bows out the Golden Gate with their final destination a virtual finish line in Hanalei Bay on the north shore of Kauai.
First Summer Weekend
Why isn't Summer Sailstice a three-day weekend yet? In an ideal world, all summer sailing weekends would would be like this past first weekend of summer.
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Doo-Dahing the Delta to the Bay
The day after turning 19, Takoda Fletcher got his USCG captain’s license, and the rest is history.
Browsing the Sale Pages
Do you remember those lazy weekend hours spent browsing the 'Trading Post' for boats and a host of other items you didn't know you needed until your saw them advertised?
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Summertime Sailing
Summertime sailing starts this weekend, with some heading solo to Hawaii and some simply sailing the Bay. There are many ways to sail on these long summer days.
It's Not Black and White
Is it the boat's fault or the whale's fault? This boat was just minding its own business and now has evidence of foul — no — whale play.
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A Weekend of Racing
Last weekend's PICYA Lipton Cup delivered a variety of conditions for the annual interclub challenge.
All About the Boats
This summer in San Francisco, kids are learning about sailing, rowing and boatbuilding and maritime history at S.F Maritime's Summer Camp.
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Summer Is Now
The days go by quickly, but one day has more daylight than any other: the solstice. It's happening today.
The Search Continues
Two completely unrelated search-and-rescue missions intersected last week, resulting in the nearly miraculous sighting and rescue of an offshore rower.
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Fun on the water and the beach
This weekend's Half Moon Bay race is a YRA Destination Regatta. Have you signed up yet?
The Sounds of Sailing
This week in 'Good Jibes', we’re casting off with three stories from the June issue of 'Latitude 38' Sailing Magazine.
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Pretty History
The 2023 Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show enjoyed a spectacular day on which to display the Bay Area's wooden-boat sailing heritage.
Regardless of your views on sailing's heritage, we believe it really is for everyone, and we are grateful to the organizations and people making diversity and inclusion a reality.
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Breathless Sailing
SailGP finished the first event of Season 4 in Chicago. The windy city wasn't windy, but sailing competition still creates nail-biting moments.
There She Is
Did you guess right as to where the Freedom Kirkland is, or was?
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Women Crush Everyday
The first all-woman team is preparing to contest the Jules Verne Trophy in 2025.
Where Can We Dock?
It's not unusual for slips to unexpectedly open up, but you have to be on the scene to take advantage of such openings.
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L38 Reader Gets New Hat
While sailing close to home is the norm, David has had his share of offshore voyages, including three Pacific Cups and a voyage to Mexico.
Whoops!
A port-starboard accident at the start of the seventh leg of The Ocean Race has knocked out race leader 11th Hour Racing.
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The race is the fastest growing race in the San Francisco Bay because it is fun, fast, and because it starts and ends with great parties.
From Science to Sailing
S.F. Bay sailor Bérénice Charrez joins The Ocean Race VO65, set to advance to the next leg of the race on Thursday.
Sailors' Stories
James is a solo sailor who is currently circumnavigating onboard his 1965 Alberg 30 sloop 'Triteia', fully funded through weekly videos to his YouTube channel and the support of his patrons.
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Getting to Know our Local Sailors
Marcia is an avid photographer, and spent much of the Master Mariners Regatta capturing images of the fleet as it sailed the course.
Saildrone's uncrewed vehicle Surveyor, has completed a months-long survey around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and off the coast of California, covering 45,000 square kilometers of previously unknown ocean floor.
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The race is the fastest growing race in the San Francisco Bay because it is fun, fast, and because it starts and ends with great parties.
Racing In Style
The Bay Area will again be treated to the sight of classic schooners under sail as they compete in the upcoming Belvedere Classic Regatta and Great SF Schooner Race.
Good Question
There is nothing more fun to do in the world the first two weeks of November than a Ha-Ha. But if you want to be absolutely sure you are going to be able to do a Ha-Ha, this is the year to do it.
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They Know Where They Are
Get out your photos, get out your maps; it's time to stretch your minds and tell us where this photo was taken.
From the Magazine
Bay Area sailor Andy Schwenk gives us a great preview of this year's upcoming Transpac Race, along with some insights of life aboard, mid-race.
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Rolling on the River
While everyone who races up the Delta would like to win, many who race up are really planning to go cruising.
The World Famous L38
What happens on the water, stays on the water? Add your caption to this month's 'Caption Contest(!)'.
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Where Can We Dock?
A Ha-Ha entrant recently asked about marina space in the Cabo area for the holidays. Here, the Poobah can give a little perspective on the overall marina situation in Mexico.
We're Asking You
Like it or not, Starlink has found its way into the cruising world with arguments for and against. Which side of the dock are you on?
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