The West Coast's own Ronnie Simpson is set to hit the starting line for the inaugural Global Solo Challenge — a nonstop, singlehanded round-the-world race via the three Great Capes.

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

The weather is beautiful but is subject to change.

Vallarta Yacht Club has officially taken over its new club house, and released a great-looking schedule of events.

Walder boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.

Hear Adam Lowry, 2023 5O5 world champion and 2019 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, chat about racing psychology, sailing a catamaran across the Atlantic, and more.

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

Sailors, harbormasters and residents of La Paz begin to assess damage and dig out after Hurricane Norma.

Bay Area sailor Sally Lee Stewart sent us these fun photos that she took during the recent Jessica Cup, hosted by St Francis Yacht Club.

Attention southbound cruisers. Call CRUZ'N Marine Diesel for all of your service and repair needs in Santa Cruz Harbor.

The hurricane season will end and the Baja Ha-Ha will begin.

Enjoy up to three weeks sailing on your own yacht per year, plus two weeks reciprocal yacht use on a sister ship from any Dream Yacht base worldwide!

We always enjoy getting mail from friends.

Local sailing photographer Ira Potekhina captured a gallery of classic photos at the recent Express Nationals.

Find your new favorite sailing gear at the Latitude Store.

Hurricane Norma is now heading north, threatening marinas in Cabo, La Paz and the mainland.

Hydrovane is your best crew member: an independent self-steering windvane and emergency rudder/steering system … ready to go!

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.

Paul Cayard is back in the sailing spotlight with the announcement of his new role as International Star Class president.

Professional yacht care with personal service.

Hear about Krysia's 23 years of service in the US Coast Guard, her Olympic Sailing campaigns, and just sailing for fun.

Sign up for San Francisco Boatworks' one-day marine training classes.

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.

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.

In need of new sails? Look no further than The Sail Warehouse — the leading distributor for Rolly Tasker Sails.

We ambled northeast along the Alameda waterfront from Fortman Marina to Encinal YC, where we popped into the busy pool area.

Calling all friends of Latitude 38!

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!

Jimmy Spithill led the USA SailGP Team to an unlikely win over the weekend in SAilGP's Season 4 event held in Spain.

Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.

The eight-club Alameda Yacht Club Community organized an island-wide open house. 

A classic pedestal design with a modern electronics-friendly top with optimized viewing angles.

This Sunday, October 15, the City of Mountain View is celebrating the 40-year milestone with a family-friendly Community Celebration.

An annular (not annual) solar eclipse is coming to town tomorrow.

Walder boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.

Two tropical storms take aim at Mexico, with one potentially reaching hurricane strength.

In need of new sails? Look no further than The Sail Warehouse — the leading distributor for Rolly Tasker Sails.

Just when you thought you'd learned about all the interesting people joining this year's Baja Ha-Ha, we bring you another bunch.

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.

'Latitude 38' and Spaulding host the Last Call in Paradise Party at the Sausalito Boat Show on Sunday, October 15.

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.

Rick Elkins shares snippets of his travel in Europe, including sighting a mysterious vessel in Italy.

"Thanks to all you salts!" wrote Terry Jackson, who found a Golden Ticket in an issue of 'Latitude 38' in September. 

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