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Just Do It
While looking back at the first ever Baja Ha-Ha, the Poobah is persisting with the idea that this may be the last-ever.
Sailors' Stories
In 2005, Bruce became the first American in history to officially finish the Vendée Globe race. Hear his stories and tips as he chats with host Moe Roddy.
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Gracie Drives
Encinal Yacht Club held their doublehanded women's skipper race, the Gracie & George, on Sunday, August 13.
Encore and Exit
Red tide, an algae bloom that last year killed thousands of fish in the Bay Area, briefly returned to local waters — especially in the East Bay — but appears to have passed.
Aarghh …
August 16, is National Rum Day! A perfect day for our community, because what sailor doesn't like rum?
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It's happening on Thursday, September 7 — Mark your calendar for the Fall Crew List Party.
Surfs Up
Santa Cruz is known for surfing and sailing, and sometimes both. Jayden Benedict shows how to combine the two.
Calendar Alert
Join the party and connect with sailors and skippers to find local community and plan your next cruising adventure!
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Looking for a Win Win
The Oakland Estuary remains an area of transition and opportunity. Boaters have two opportunities to contribute to the vision and improvements on August 23.
From the Magazine
When Ashley Gremel and Scott Racette needed to relocate from the Bay Area to the Chesapeake, they took the opportunity to sail around aboard their Pearson 365 'Azimuth.'
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Getting you in and out and back on the Bay.
Help and Support Needed
The death toll from the fire that tore through Maui's waterfront town of Lahaina now stands at 55, with many people still missing.
The World Famous L38
If we're in the second half of the year, sliding toward December, does that mean everything is going to be downhill or upside down?
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Fun Ashore
The Delta was the place to be last weekend, with Owl Harbor's annual tenant party and Willow Berm Marina's "Taste of the Delta" keeping sailors entertained and well fed.
Unique Treasures
We love seeing what's new in our classifieds each week, even if whatever has arrived in our pages is years old. Here are a few unique craft for those who are "just looking" with nothing much in mind.
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Natural Disaster in Hawaii
Much of Hawaii's waterfront town of Lahaina, Maui, is in the grips of a wildfire that is destroying homes and businesses, and causing people to jump into the water to save themselves.
Sailors' Stories
Molly represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympics, and is now the director of the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation.
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Shuffle (of the) Board and More News
Bay Area sailor Joe Rockmore has alerted us that Don Ahrens resigned as chair of the Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco Bay.
Practice Makes Perfect
There is no question that tethers are both widely used and a kind of basic, no-brainer method of keeping sailors attached to the boat. But every safety measure brings with it a perception of security that may be shattered when the unthinkable actually occurs.
Hope Continues
The search for missing sailor Captain Donald Lawson off the coast of Acapulco has been suspended.
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Busy Times on the Water
A sailor missing en route from Sitka, Alaska, to San Diego; a windsurfer rescued off Point Bonita; and a sailboat aground at Stinson Beach.
Calendar Alert
Residents and boaters berthing their boats in the listed areas are eligible for the free, expired marine flare collection events.
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Maine Coastal Cruising
Summers in Maine still hold the magic of our youth.
Something to Hold
We have a list of almost 700 pick-up joints in California. They're worth a visit.
Sailing In Pictures
We're excited to share all these excellent photos our readers have taken during the past month.
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Join us for the 2023 Beneteau Rendezvous at Richmond Yacht Club on August 19 and 20.
233 Candles
Happy 233rd birthday, United States Coast Guard!
Waiting it out
The Delta waterways are dotted with bridges and diversions. If you've sailed up and down a lot, it can be easy to assume you know all the opening schedules; we've been guilty of that.
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Women's Sailing Events
Get ready, ladies; there are two excellent sailing events coming up, just for you! Yes, you can now say, "It's all about me!"
From the Magazine
In 2004, Wylie told 'Latitude', "I may not have been the best at business, but of all the people I've worked with over the years, I can't think of one who I couldn't go up to and shake hands with."
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Sailors' Stories
Paul and Teresa Marshall are each joining a leg of the upcoming Ocean Globe Race as crew aboard the Italian-based Swan 65 'Translated 9,' sister ship to the local 'Translated 9 US,' often seen out on the Bay.
The Sounds of Sailing
Ravi is the 2022 US Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and is the only sailor other than Glenn Ashby to have won the A-Cat Worlds, F18 Europeans, and F18 Worlds in a single year.
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Join us for the 2023 Beneteau Rendezvous at Richmond Yacht Club on August 19 and 20.
Deliver Happiness
On the first of each month you'll deliver 'Latitude 38' magazines to our Bay Area distributors. That’s it! Take the rest of the month off and go sailing.
Traditional Yachting
Vince Casalaina goes canal cruising while also planning a classic-yacht video for San Francisco Bay sailors.
Do it now!
It's just a month until the official deadline for signing up for what very likely may be the last Baja Ha-Ha ever. So if you want to be a part of Ha-Ha history, it's high time to make your move.
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Solo Circumnavigation
Two West Coast sailors, Ronnie Simpson and David Linger, are preparing for the Global Solo Challenge solo race around the world, just down the dock from each other at Maine Yacht Center in Portland, ME.
Is no news good news?
It has been reported that 'Defiant's liferaft is not with the boat. This gives a glimmer of hope that Lawson is alive.
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Legendary Sailing Swag
Since the earliest days, 'Latitude 38' has been looking out for sailors’ best interests. And that's why we’ve turned our classic covers into T-shirts.
A Look Inside
August's 'Latitude 38' is just around the corner; the magazine lands tomorrow! In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at what you'll find inside.
Salty Fun for Everyone
Put an "X" on your calendar to mark these two salty-treasure days coming up in August.
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The Search Continues
Mexican authorities have determined Lawson was not aboard 'Defiant' when they investigated the upturned trimaran.
Dockside Views of S.F.'s Waterfront
Chad has spent many hours sailing and docking in various parts of the Bay. Here's his take on what's needed.
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Mexico Cruising
Before the Baja Ha-Ha XXIX registrations opened on May 9, the Poobah reached out to the fleet of 2018 to ask where they've been for the past five years.
Turning the Page
Overcoming ADHD isn't easy, but sailing and finding focus with undistracted reading time can help.
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ORMA 60
Donald Lawson's capsized trimaran 'Defiant' has been located off the coast of Acapulco. Authorities have so far been unable to reach the vessel.
It's All About Us
Thank you for 100 episodes of 'Good Jibes' with 'Latitude 38'! Listen in as Moe Roddy chats with the 'Latitude' crew about everything from sailing to running a magazine.
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Yacht Racing Highlights
Before we look forward to August's regatta schedule, let us just take a brief moment to mention today's deadline…
Local Racers Finish First
Several Bay Area sailors recorded wins in the 114th Race to Mackinac held in Chicago over the weekend.
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It's happening soon. Mark your calendar for the Fall Crew List Party.
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