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Meeting the Race Fleet
We're continuing our Pacific Cup profiles with the doublehander duo Philippe Jamotte and Alex Dailey.
Sailing Stories
Hear what’s unique about a Tempest, how to stay patient on (and off) the water, and about an impromptu Tempest race and more.
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It's Not Sailing, But Still Interesting
The 165-ft historic FDR presidential yacht USS 'Potomac' will be dry-docked at Bay Ship, Alameda, on March 11.
FOMO?
Sailors know there are a lot more aspects to sailing than billionaires, but the public perception of the sailing lifestyle is defined by luxury marketing and gawking at billionaires.
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Heading North
Bay Area sailors are invited to greet 'Stad Amsterdam' as she sails in under the Golden Gate Bridge on March 6 after a 3400-mile sail from Panama.
Vallarta Cup
While we've been watching the rain fall, Mexico has turned on the heat with their annual winter racing regattas.
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Spaulding Marine Center's Summer Sea Camps begin on June 24. Registrations are now open.
It Turned out Okay
A report of a scam led to a discovery about one sailor's success with finding a crew spot, and joining the Pacific Puddle Jump.
Sailboat History
Known as Richmond Yacht Club's flagship vessel 'Random's keel was laid at the Nunes Brothers yard in Sausalito, in 1949.
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Small Boats, Big Breeze
San Francisco ILCA Masters sailors traveled to Adelaide, Australia, to take on the world. They not only survived but did well!
Who are they?
We caught up with Point Richmond sailor Andy Schwenk about his entry for this year's Pacific Cup.
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The Bay Area Waterfront
After outcry over a proposed expansion of San Francisco Marina, the S.F. Board of Supervisors blocked plans to expand West Harbor Marina.Â
Golden Gate Bridge
PICYA is inviting skippers of the 105-member yacht club association to enjoy the Fourth Annual Treasure Island 360 Cruise on Sunday, February 18.
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Sharing the gift of sailing, and then share great discussions about the stories you both read.
A 'Landmark' No More
Richardson Bay's iconic wooden yacht 'Vadura' has met her end at Svendsen’s Bay Marine in Richmond.
Sailing Stories
Hear about the scariest places and encounters Stephen experienced on the water, and how he and his wife Margo stayed on good terms.
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Sharing Is Caring
One for you and one for a friend? Just imagine sharing the gift of sailing, and then sharing great discussions about the stories you both read.
Sunny Sunday
On Super Sail Sunday a group of students polished up their celestial navigation skills at the Cal Sailing Club in Berkeley.
Sailors Love Sailboats
It's a great time to offer your boat for sale in our 'Classy Classifieds.' The March issue deadline is tomorrow, February 15, at 5 p.m.
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Rubicon spends more time with buyers and sellers than any other Bay Area yacht brokerage. This hard work translates into more boats being sold and more boats for sale.
Late News
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The World Famous L38
This month we bring you a historical photo that chills us to the core. Check it out! Then leave us your caption.
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Sailing is a Breeze
If you start sailing in small boats you might grow up to be a rich yachtsman or you might just have a blast sailing small boats.
Pac Cup Profiles
Matt Arno from Fort Worth, Texas, is planning and prepping his J/105 'Blue Flash' for his first Pacific Cup race this coming July.
Sublime Sailing
Ros de Vries offers a post-Fiasco reflection on the feelings stirred up after navigating the complicated riddle that is the Three Bridge Fiasco.
The American Waterfront
After a harrowing summer of what was dubbed a "pirate crime spree," the Oakland Estuary has undergone a significant cleanup, with more work to be done.
Heading Home
Ronnie Simpson, Cole Brauer and David Linger are a trio of Americans nearing the home stretch of the Global Solo Challenge singlehanded race around the world.
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Are You On It?
Have you ever thought about how many sailors circumnavigate the globe in their boats; who they are, what kind of boat they were on, when they sailed?
Tapped Out
Famed East Bay watering hole for sailors Quinn's Lighthouse Restaurant & Pub closes down, leaving many memories.
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Foul Weather Follow Up
'Latitude' reader Jeff Chamberlain sent us images of three boats washed ashore in Port San Luis after Sunday's stormy weather.
Sailors' Stories
Marie is a US Sailing board nember, the staff commodore of the Los Angeles Yacht Club , and founder of the nonprofit, Offshore Racing Outreach.
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White Boats
Nautor Swan builds sailboats at 64 degrees north in Jakobstad, Finland.
Congratulations
The West Coast has been well represented among this year's US Sailing awards recipients.
Small Boats
Sailing a dinghy is an amplified and more connected version of the already extraordinary feeling, where speed/planing are almost on tap. But dinghies also beckon to one's childhood.
Winter Weather
February has opened with a stormy weekend across the West Coast, causing damage to boats, docks and marinas from SF to LA.
Hawaii Bound
Elliott James and Kyle Vanderspek are gearing up for this summer's Pacific Cup aboard the Mancebo 31 'Bloom County.'
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We're Hiring
Do you have one day a month to spare and would enjoy doing hitting the docks, chatting with people along the way about sailing and boats — and getting paid for the pleasure?
Sailing Access Superstars
Two California community sailing programs are recognized for their efforts at bringing sailing to more people.
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Pacific Search
The USCG has issued a missing person/BOLO report for the Westsail 32 'Malulani' which is overdue on a passage from Long Beach, CA to Hawaii.
Hanging on the Wire
The 2024 I-14 skiff clinic was held at San Diego yacht Club last weekend with 18 sailors coming together to learn new skills.
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Time for the Timeless
US Sailing's annual Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards were announced at the National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA.
racing through life
2024 is off to a racey start! Lots of winter regatta action. Catch it here as Sailagram brings the heat to an otherwise chilly month on the S.F. Bay!
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Attempted Rescue
The body of an unnamed mariner was recovered from the East Bay on Saturday and taken to Richmond Yacht Club, where first responders attempted resuscitation.
From Gashouse Cove to the World
The adventure started in Gashouse Cove and hit every part of the world — without being a planned circumnavigation.
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Rubicon spends more time with buyers and sellers than any other Bay Area yacht brokerage. This hard work translates into more boats being sold and more boats for sale.
Launching In Redwood City
Mark Sanders' 100-year-old classic yacht 'Hurrica V' inspires a new namesake restaurant, Hurrica, on the shores of Westpoint Marina.
Racing into February
Some of the 2023-2024 midwinter series will see their finales in February.
Get Your Hands on a Copy
It's time for another new issue of 'Latitude 38,' everyone's favorite sailing magazine.
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