Bay Area sailor Ronnie Simpson has qualified for the inaugural Global Solo Challenge — a singlehanded, nonstop, around-the-world race.

Learn more about what factors to consider in making a yacht purchase decision that’s right for you.

The somewhat fragile, foiling and fast IMOCA 60s have just finished The Ocean Race around the world, with 11th Hour Racing declared the winner.

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.

Enjoy a peaceful stay in the heart of Ensenada at Ensenada Cruiseport Village.

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.

Put your skills to good use at KKMI.

The day after turning 19, Takoda Fletcher got his USCG captain’s license, and the rest is history.

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?

Yacht donations are vitally important to supporting our students and programs. More info: cmafyachtdonation.org.

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.

Learn more about what factors to consider in making a yacht purchase decision that’s right for you.

Last weekend's PICYA Lipton Cup delivered a variety of conditions for the annual interclub challenge.

This summer in San Francisco, kids are learning about sailing, rowing and boatbuilding and maritime history at S.F Maritime's Summer Camp.

Professional yacht care with personal service.

Two completely unrelated search-and-rescue missions intersected last week, resulting in the nearly miraculous sighting and rescue of an offshore rower.

Swiftsure Yachts offers exceptional service, quality brokerage boats and new yachts for world cruising.

This weekend's Half Moon Bay race is a YRA Destination Regatta. Have you signed up yet?

This week in 'Good Jibes', we’re casting off with three stories from the June issue of 'Latitude 38' Sailing Magazine.

Visit Vallejo Marina and enjoy the guest and fuel dock, free pump-outs, full service boatyard and chandlery, plus two restaurants!

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.

Yacht donations are vitally important to supporting our students and programs. More info: cmafyachtdonation.org.

SailGP finished the first event of Season 4 in Chicago. The windy city wasn't windy, but sailing competition still creates nail-biting moments.

Did you guess right as to where the Freedom Kirkland is, or was?

Find out the most suitable propeller size for your boat and request a free personalized quote.

It's not unusual for slips to unexpectedly open up, but you have to be on the scene to take advantage of such openings.

Lightest Winches in their class. Strong Line Grip with Minimal Abrasion. Innovative QuickTrim™ Self-Tailers. See how they work …

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.

A port-starboard accident at the start of the seventh leg of The Ocean Race has knocked out race leader 11th Hour Racing.

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.

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.

Discover one of the most exclusive marinas in the Bay Area featuring a host of resort-style amenities. Schedule a tour today.

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.

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.

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.

Yacht donations are vitally important to supporting our students and programs. More info: cmafyachtdonation.org.

Get out your photos, get out your maps; it's time to stretch your minds and tell us where this photo was taken.

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.

Sell your boat or buy a new one, or do both! Place your ad in Latitude 38's Classy Classifieds.