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All-Star Youth
A team of youth sailors from the Bay Area and Southern California are in Slovenia to compete in the European 420 Championships.
The World Famous L38
We dug this one up just now. Clearly we had to wait for it to take root and grow …
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Removing Old Boats
The Oakland Police Department Marine Patrol Unit has removed 17 derelict and abandoned vessels (ADV) from the Oakland Marinas.
Cruising Mexico
It's getting time to head south with the Baja Ha-Ha. Make sure you have your paperwork in order.
From the Magazine
"We're racing for pink slips," said Jim Partridge of the upcoming Pacific Cup, where he'll be sailing against his older brother, Cree.
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Powerful Season Opener
Hurricane Beryl kicked off what is predicted to be a busy hurricane season, with deadly destruction across the Grenadines.
The Foils Return
The Grand Final for Season 4 of SailGP will be taking place on San Francisco Bay the weekend of July 13-14.
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Sailing In Pictures
June was quite a racey month, with Slackwater SF sending in photos from the Oakland YC Sweet 16 Race, Offshore Half Moon Bay, and Woodies Invitational.
Sailors' Stories
In this month's World of Chartering we hear from Tom Luneau on chartering in Tampa Bay, FL and
how marine safety is what makes a fun night at sea, versus a nightmare at sea.
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Heads up! The Latitude 38 Baja Ha-Ha Fall Crew Party is on the calendar for September 4. Save the date!
Independence Day
We wish you all a safe and fun-filled Fourth of July! If you’re taking the weekend off, then all the more merriment to you.
Woodstock to skim across Estuary
A bright yellow ferry named 'Woodstock,' will carry people across the Oakland Estuary, Wednesday through Sunday, for the next two years from July 17.
The Sounds of Sailing
Stan Honey is a world-record sailor and three-time Emmy winner, and a member of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and US National Inventors Hall of Fame.
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Flying Colors
It's going to be hot. Hoist your colors on the Bay for the Fourth.
Klay it Ain't So!
Though Klay Thompson ended his 13-season stint with the Warriors, The Ramp Restaurant, and an adjoining boatyard, are still open to boaters.
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Hot Off the Press
July's 'Latitude 38' is out today, packed full of stories and photos of sailors and sailboats and their adventures on the highs seas and calm waters.
Stories about Classics
Calling all Stephens Bros. boat owners. I’m collecting photographs, line drawings, specifications, and stories about owners' involvement with their boats.
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A stroll through the archives
One hundred years ago a new sailor was born into the world. Unbeknownst to anyone at that time, including herself, the newborn Ann Davison would become the first woman to sail the Atlantic singledhanded.
Racing into Summer
Want to race on a Thursday afternoon? Here's your chance. A sampling of holiday races around the Bay Area on July 4…
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Job Done
A cleanup operation has been completed after the decommissioned cruise ship 'Aurora' sank in the Delta in May.
Wood Shines
There's so much more to see than we can even begin to cover with our tour of the Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show.
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Never Truly Alone
Timothy (Tim) Brill completed his voyage aboard the 1972 Islander 36 'Intrepid' in April.
Surf Safe
Nobody should underestimate the power of waves — even two-footers — to do harm. They can flip or roll inflatables.
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Lessons Learned from a Good Recovery
On the Explorer 44 trimaran Caliente, we were doing well and pushing hard in the Delta Ditch Run when we lost a crew member overboard.
The Sounds of Sailing
'Latitude 38' editor John Riise has been with the magazine since 1984 (that's 40 years!) and has more stories than 'Latitude 38' has ever told.
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A Sailing Weekend
Ernie Galvan gives a great example of how to fill a Summer Sailstice weekend with sailing.
Sailing in Company
The Potters enjoyed a memorable cruise to Catalina, complete with a spectacular dolphin encounter.
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It's Summer Time
From Friday night through to Sunday afternoon, it was a fabulous weekend on which to start the summer of sailing.
Safety Issues
SB 1066 — The Marine Flare Producer Responsibility Act for the safe and convenient collection of marine flares — will now go to the Assembly for consideration.
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Ageless
You never know how the universe is going to act, but if you want to crew on a boat, it helps to put your name out there.
Not long now
Surf's up in Baja? We're looking ahead to later in the year when sailors head south to Mexico.
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Launching Now
Jan Easom Kneib has announced the Hank Easom Scholarship Fund to support the Boatworks 101 Apprenticeship Program at Spaulding Marine Center.
Yes! Of Course
If you've been asking yourself if you should take advantage of the weather and sail into the Delta this summer, the answer is Yes!
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On the Coast
It looks like a beautiful weekend of sailing ahead with a gust of sailing news flying by our desk. Here are a few things happening now.
Through the Lens
This month's 'Latitude 38' magazine cover features Doug Saxe and his Farallon 29, 'Quark'. Inside you'll find the story behind the photo.
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Adding Diversity to Sailing
As we take this day to celebrate Juneteenth, we looked online to see what California sailing events had organized a Juneteenth sailing celebration.
Stories of Sailing
In this week's episode of 'Good Jibes', host Ryan Foland reads three more articles from the June issue of 'Latitude 38'.
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It's Summertime!
Summertime is sailing time. The upcoming weekend's Summer Sailstice invites you to join the global celebration of sailing.
They've Been Around
Our story on Monday about an unidentified circumnavigator turned up a response from Brian McGarry, now living in San Francisco.
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A Century Goes By …
A 100th anniversary is a rare celebration. This is the year the schooner 'Brigadoon' heads into her second century since her launching in 1924.
A Short film
Tamalpais High School student Omar Alami spent two weeks sailing aboard and following the 'Matthew Turner' to produce a short film as part of his media studies.
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Gourmet Boat-Cheffing
What’s a simple and nutritious one-pan dish for preparing on a small boat? The Resourceful Sailor shares one of his onboard meal options.
Have you Been Around?
Where have all the circumnavigators gone? Are fewer people sailing around the world, or is something else is going on?
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