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Everyone heading south will benefit from this hour-long seminar given by Douglas Samp and hosted by the Baja Ha-Ha.
Weather Update
Hurricane Norma is now heading north, threatening marinas in Cabo, La Paz and the mainland.
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Sailors Gotta Sail
As you surely know by now, we love to share our winners' sailing stories and photos, and sometimes they reward us with lots of fun details.
Sailing Is In Good Hands
Paul Cayard is back in the sailing spotlight with the announcement of his new role as International Star Class president.
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A Sailor's Overland Journey
"There were only three rules, he said. 'Don't hit anybody; don't protest; and don't fall in.'"
Sailors' Stories
Hear about Krysia's 23 years of service in the US Coast Guard, her Olympic Sailing campaigns, and just sailing for fun.
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Watch Your Depth
If you're thinking about doing some Bay sailing during the upcoming holiday season, here's a video about entering Clipper Cover that could be helpful.
Meet the Fleet
As the 2023 Baja Ha-Ha kickoff draws nearer, we're continually fascinated by the variety of people who have signed up for this 29th cruising rally to Mexico.
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A Salty Weekend
The first annual Sausalito Boat Show's festival-like atmosphere was soaked up by sailors, powerboaters and water enthusiasts alike.
Two More Clubhouses, Four More Clubs
We ambled northeast along the Alameda waterfront from Fortman Marina to Encinal YC, where we popped into the busy pool area.
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Boats Afloat
Cruising cats, multihulls, high-performance boats, innovative new products, old friends and new — the Annapolis Sailboat Show was everything a sailor could want, and more!
Zero to Hero
Jimmy Spithill led the USA SailGP Team to an unlikely win over the weekend in SAilGP's Season 4 event held in Spain.
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Racing Down South
Last Sunday's 18th annual Todos Santos Regatta featured a great mix of visiting US sailors and local racers battling for bragging rights.
Eight Clubs in One Day
The eight-club Alameda Yacht Club Community organized an island-wide open house.
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A Great Place to Sail
This Sunday, October 15, the City of Mountain View is celebrating the 40-year milestone with a family-friendly Community Celebration.
Don't Look Up
An annular (not annual) solar eclipse is coming to town tomorrow.
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Hurricane Lidia came ashore near Banderas Bay as a Category 4 storm.
The Sounds of Sailing
Dr James Bender has spent most of his career as a captain and educator aboard sailing ships, and in outdoor environmental education programs.
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Join Richmond Yacht Club's Sail a Small Boat Day on November 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Three Days of Salty Fun
Make your way to Marin this weekend for the first annual Sausalito Boat Show. Can't wait to see you all!
The World Famous L38
Add your comment to this month's Caption Contest(!), and check out last month's winners in the October issue of 'Latitude 38.'
Will the Future Be Foiled?
Losing the America's Cup was the best thing that could have ever happened to it, though there will forever be a debate about the soul of the event.
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NAOS will be at this weekend's boat show in Sausalito.
Heavenly Weekend
October is a gorgeous month on San Francisco Bay, punctuated by Fleet Week and the annual Air Show featuring an array of aircraft, including the Blue Angels.
Left Right Punch
Two tropical storms take aim at Mexico, with one potentially reaching hurricane strength.
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Meet the Fleet
Just when you thought you'd learned about all the interesting people joining this year's Baja Ha-Ha, we bring you another bunch.
Out There
Who are we to judge? Having had moments when they've been humbled by the sea, most 'Latitude 38' readers are usually generous and reserved in their judgments.
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'Latitude 38' and Spaulding host the Last Call in Paradise Party at the Sausalito Boat Show on Sunday, October 15.
Fleet Week
As jets rumble overhead and contrails fleck the sky like brushstrokes, Fleet Week (2023), the Bay Area's largest annual boating event, roars to life.
A Matter of Degrees
California is home to great training resources for anyone who wants to pursue a professional sailing and maritime career. Cal Maritime Academy is right off San Pablo Bay in Vallejo, and graduates new classes of merchant marines every year.
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How to Beat the Heat
Rick Elkins shares snippets of his travel in Europe, including sighting a mysterious vessel in Italy.
Have You Found Yours?
"Thanks to all you salts!" wrote Terry Jackson, who found a Golden Ticket in an issue of 'Latitude 38' in September.
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Visit Vallejo Marina and enjoy the guest and fuel dock, free pump-outs, full service boatyard and chandlery, plus two restaurants!
In Memory
Tragic loss of much-loved Bay Area kiteboarder in shark attack while swimming off of Point Reyes.
Dinghy Dust Up
San Francisco Bay offers challenging sailing conditions to all sailors, but it's especially challenging when you have 60 5O5 competitors on one starting line for their World Championship.
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Join Us!
Next week, Clipper Yacht Harbor will host the first-ever Sausalito Boat Show in the saltiest city in the Bay Area.
"The word that comes to mind is freedom"
It was a thrill to hear from Webb Chiles a few weeks ago, with some exciting news to share.
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"I was fine."
After the Coast Guard issued a BOLO in March for Ishi and Donald Lang, the 55-ft sailboat and her captain have checked in — apparently in the Hawaiian Islands — and are safe and sound. In fact, Don Lang's cup seems to be overflowing.
Sunny SoCal Sailing
After many years, the Del Rey and Channel Islands Yacht Clubs bring back the downwind Channel Islands to Marina del Rey race with a 35-boat fleet.
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S is for September Sailing
Sailagram: A Snapshot of September Sailing
Better in Print
Have you picked up the October issue of 'Latitude 38' yet?
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Come join our team and share your enthusiasm for boating with others.
Keep the Vision
There's much to be done, but don't forget what the Oakland Estuary has to offer.
Read All About It!
Hot off the presses and straight onto the docks, we proudly bring you the October issue of 'Latitude 38.'
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How do you voyage for Earth?
Held together by six miles of rope with no nuts, no bolts, and no screws, the Hōkūleʻa‘ is an oceangoing canoe tethered together by trust, tradition, and Polynesian culture.
The Last Real Day of Summer
As we write these words and bang away on the keyboard, as the October issue of 'Latitude 38' is making its way to your local waterfront, mailbox and inbox, boats are making their way onto the water.
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