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Resolve to Race in 2024
Although most Midwinter Series started in November or December, more join the fun in January.
World Famous L38
Welcome to a new year of sailing adventures and fun. It’s not quite January 1, but today is a great day to celebrate as we bring you the first Latitude 38 magazine of 2024.
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Tearing Around the Planet
Ronnie Simpson is running in third place in the Global Solo Challenge but makes the difficult decision to stop for repairs.
The Year in Pictures
As we wrap up 2023, we wanted to share some of the smiles and joy experienced by sailors through a snapshot of the year's Sailagram galleries.
The Annual Sleighride Down Under
When the 103 entrants in this year’s Sydney to Hobart ocean race crossed the starting line, none carried a more precious cargo than Charles Devanneaux’s Beneteau First 44, 'Lenny.'
Singlehanding the Pacific
Hear Ben Linder's story about singlehanding the Pacific Puddle Jump aboard one of its smallest boats, his Oregon-based Pacific Seacraft 27 Orion, 'Dawn.'
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Holiday Season
We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season, and look forward to sharing more great stories in the new year.
Jingle All the Way
We're taking this opportunity to have a little rest before we launch into the new year and another 12 months of great sailing content.
Shelter Needed
Sail to Shelter is turning decommissioned sails into shade and shelter for humanitarian aid, currently focusing on Lahaina.
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We've Lost Count
Emeryville sailor Craig Russell wrote us last week to share some if his sailing story, and asks how many days a year other sailors get out on the Bay.
New Charts
Jeff Berman recently plotted his course through Ayala Cove and uploaded his sonar data to the Navionics app.
Darkest Before the Dawn
As the world turns: we're all about to complete another lap of the sun on the good ship 'Earth' with tomorrow's winter solstice leading the way.
Sailors' Stories
Listen in as Chris chats about his first sailing experience, his first rescue, and how we can better sell the sport to the next generation,
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Piling On
Has anyone sailed through the Berkeley Pier? And done it safely?
Next Steps
Jack van Ommen says he's nearing the end of his third Fleetwood's repairs, and, it seems, the end of his love for the lapstrake, plywood-paneled boat.
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Reconnecting with Sailing
A casual detour on Saturday led us to meeting Kent and Ian and Kent's beautiful, new-to-him O'Day Daysailer.
Deep Dive South
The 40,000-mile Clipper Yacht Race started in England in September. The fleet is currently in Fremantle and starting its fourth leg today.
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Have Your Say
Plans to dredge the Oakland Estuary's inner and outer turning basins in order to accommodate larger ships faces conflicting environmental and economic interests.
The Envelope Please
Help keep your friends and family happy and sailing long beyond the holidays.
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Let's Go
Two Bay Area sailors from Sunnyvale are among dozens of non-professionals currently competing in the 27,000-mile Ocean Globe Race.
Classy Deadline 5 p.m. Today
Would you like a a new Whitehall or a new home? There's lots to explore for 2024 in the 'Latitude 38' 'Classy Classifieds.'
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From the Magazine
In 'Latitude 38's December issue, we share the story of 'Boat Bum Gal's sinking at the entrance to Turtle Bay, along with a comment from the boat's captain, Ray McCormack.
Tales of Mexico
The view was stunning; before us lay miles of untrodden beach and the surrounding barren hillsides of Bahia Santa Maria, Baja California, Mexico.
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A Sad Tale
The historic California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey was destroyed by fire on Monday night, leaving members stunned and in shock.
The Sounds of Sailing
Hear about Dennis's journey from a Silicon Valley tech employee to spending weeks singlehanding, and the allure of being alone at sea.
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The Race for the Podium
A weekend of firsts as three teams engage in the closest podium finale finish in the series' five-year history, and Jimmy Spithill announces his retirement from racing SailGP.
Changes in Latitudes
Generally, cruisers are trying to "get away from it all." We keep up with them in 'Changes in Latitudes.'
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Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
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Winterfest Sausalito hosted the city's 37th annual Lighted Boat Parade, and the turnout was spectacular.
Boat Rescue
'Huck Finn' was built in 1938 and has a lot of Sausalito history behind her. Can you help revive this classic wooden Bear Boat?
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Changes Taking Effect January 1, 2024
San Francisco Bay Area racers, take note of these changes to the offshore safety equipment requirements.
It's a wrap
The pages that roll off a printing press are a simple gift that will show up twelve times a year with one thoughtful transaction.
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