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Wickedly Windy!
From sunburn Thursday to windburn Sunday, the 60th Rolex Big Boat Series delivered thrill rides aplenty.
Championship Weekend
It was a Star Class all-star and certainly a family affair in San Diego, CA as Austin Sperry and John Kostecki knocked off the Cayard clan to win the event.
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Just for grins
Fun, friendly, funny and adventurous define the members of the 30th annual Baja Ha-Ha.
Sailors' Stories
I spent 30 days at sea talking to myself, scolding birds who pooped on my deck, shushing fear, dancing to the moon and mistaking stars for ships.
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Clean Sweep
Oakland Estuary cleanup efforts are to be boosted with over $3 million in funding from the NOAA Marine Debris Program.
Sailing In Pictures
From Mexico to California, Australia to the Pacific, please enjoy this fantastic snapshot of August sailing.Â
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McGyver is Back
Does a skyed halyard require a trip to the top of the mast? Not necessarily.
wooden boat
Jack van Ommen has completed restorations on 'Fleetwood III', and is now on the lookout for 'Fleetwood IV'.
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It's On Again
The Sausalito Boat Show will host a huge array of boats, maritime businesses and vendors, entertainment, food, and almost a dozen informative seminars across the weekend.
The Sounds of Sailing
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Guinevere King to chat about selling sailboats and selling people on the beauty that comes from sailing.
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Ambitious Five-Year Plan
During a brief stopover in San Francisco last week, founder and CEO Boyan Slat revealed a five-year, $4 billion cleanup plan for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Alternate Route
Krista Swedberg's adventurous sailing life is a great example of sailing as a career. And no, she's not racing!
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Elite Fleets
Knarr racing on San Francisco Bay and Star Racing on San Diego Bay.
Leaderboard Changes
In the most unlikely of scenarios, INEOS Team Britannia has walked off with the top seed going into the Semi-Finals.
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A blend of passions
California sailor Helena is in Barcelona, Spain working as American Magic's mechatronics engineer.
LOL
What's going on here? Give us your best for this month's Caption Contest(!) in the comments section below.
The Greatest Sailing Social Ever
It's always way more work than we think it's going to be, but we love hosting the Baja Ha-Ha Fall Crew Party, held on Wednesday at Spaulding in Sausalito.
Icebreaker Arrives in Heat Wave
Offshore wave heights may change to from feet to meters, and the USCGC 'Polar Sea' icebreaker arrives on the Bay.
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Where Lifelong Friendships Begin
On land, the rule is "happy wife, happy life." On kid boats, it's "happy kids, happy cruising." Nothing makes kids happier than having other kids around to socialize with.
HIN
We just got a letter from Peter Veasey, who just had a startling realization about his Hull Identification Number, or HIN.
Happening this month
The 32nd annual Women's Sailing Seminar is happening this month in Alameda. Registration closes Sept. 15.
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This year’s show is shaping up to be a doozy with over 200 sailboats and more than 550 exhibitors.
Be There or Be 🔲
The ultimate gathering spot for captains and crew looking to connect and embark on new sailing adventures. And, it's fun!
Electric Atmosphere
Excitement off and above the water is running neck and neck with the action on the water, as Round Robin races for the 37th America's Cup enter their second week.
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Tall Story
For the Pogo 40 'Möve', returning from the Pacific Cup was harder than the race.
The Sounds of Sailing
In this episode of 'Good Jibes', host Ryan Foland is joined by Cindy and Doug Schmitz to chat about how there’s always sumpin’ to learn on the water.
Racing Toward Fall
Richmond YC will host a dual-purpose regatta. The RS Aero North Americans will also serve as the US Singlehanded Championships.
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Work You'll Love
This Labor Day we pay tribute to those on the working waterfront who make sailing possible.
The Perfect Long-Weekend Read
This issue is full of hot stories about sailing including the Pacific Cup, the Olympic Hunger Games, sailing alone across the Pacific, the 30th Baja Ha-Ha, and much more.
Successful Operation
A 47-year-old woman, her daughter and their two pets, a cat and a tortoise, have been rescued from a 47-ft sailboat off Hawaii.
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Come one Come all
There's less than one week to go before we see you all at the 'Latitude 38' Baja Ha-Ha Fall Crew Party!
Preview of StFYC Regattas
We're approaching the finish line for entries in the Rolex Big Boat Series. Registration will close at 9 p.m. tomorrow, August 31.
An Unfortunate Loss
While chasing the America's Cup in Barcelona, Sir Ben Ainslie was robbed at knifepoint and forced to hand over his Rolex watch.
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SFYC Ran the Regatta on the Circle
The Diversified Melges 24 World Championship 2024 regatta wrapped up on Saturday.
The Sounds of Sailing
In this week's episode, hear how Acapulco YC is thriving in the wake of Otis, about the Klaus family's love affair with 'Brigadoon', and about Shane Engelman and Karina Durand's countdown and liftoff.
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The date is set
Each February, cruisers come together and participate in Sailfest to raise money in support of local children’s education.
Mother, Mother Ocean
This Friday, August 30, is a day for sailors, parrotheads and anyone who enjoyed good times in Margaritaville to pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett.
Check Yours Now
The new-look 'Lectronic Latitude' email newsletter is coming to your inbox soon!
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Time to Step Up
The fall brings the West's premier Grand Prix regatta with the return of the Rolex Big Boat Series. It's not too late to join the fleet.
A Firm Date
In the past, skippers have been able to sign up as late as a day before the start. Those were the good old days when life was simple.
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This year’s show is shaping up to be a doozy with over 200 sailboats and more than 550 exhibitors.
West Heads East
Daniel Thielman of Corinthian Yacht Club joins six other West Coast clubs heading east to compete in New York Yacht Club's Resolute Cup.
Rubbing Not Allowed
The 37th America's Cup began in earnest this weekend: a preliminary series with all the teams competing in one-on-one match-racing eliminations off Barcelona.
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Heads up! The Latitude 38 Baja Ha-Ha Fall Crew List Party is on the calendar for September 4. See you there!
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