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INEOS Britannia defeats Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, and Jimmy Spithill announces his retirement from Cup racing in an excitement-fueled final day of the Louis Vuitton Cup.
Headed to the Ha-Ha?
Are you headed down the West Coast, destination San Diego, for the start of the 30th Baja Ha-Ha? This year's Zongo Yachting Cup might be your cup of tea.
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A few more tips
Updates on safety, kids, official stuff, Apple iMessage, the Last Cheeseburger in Paradise and Costume Kick-Off Party, and signing up.
Start Young
What's the best thing for kids in 2025? Joining your youth sailing program.
News Bites
Some short tacks with news on races, records, green boating and available boating funds.
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Visit Vallejo Marina and enjoy the guest and fuel dock, free pump-outs, full service boatyard and chandlery, plus two restaurants!
Showtime
A beautiful Sausalito Boat Show three-day weekend is ahead. See you there.
Sailing Conversations
Brock is a sailor and racer who served as harbormaster for Alameda Marina and the Oakland Marinas 2011–2022.
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More Carnage
It came down to just a couple of tiny mistakes to swing the pendulum in favor of INEOS Britannia as the Italians lost their rudder, smashing into a particularly massive wave that sent them into a power slide.
Mystery … Solved?
Readers of my August 14 'Lectronic Latitude' might want to know what that creature-like "thing" in the photos was that clogged my diesel fuel line.
Get Yours Now!
October's 'Latitude 38' is off the press and on the newsstands. Do you have your copy yet? If not, here's a sample of what's inside …
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High Speed and a Crash
The Louis Vuitton Cup commenced Race Day 3 in a dramatic way with controversy on and off the water at speeds never seen before in the America’s Cup!
Turning the Page
It's been a month in the making. The new issue of 'Latitude 38' comes out tomorrow.
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Free vessel health check and new in-house rigging shop — it's all happening at San Francisco Boatworks.
Border Crossing
Southwestern Yacht Club is racing across the border for the 60th time!
Regattas Large and Small North and South
Don't Be Afraid of These Halloween Events
Women Crush Saturday
Five boats and their all-women crews from Sequoia Yacht Club raced in South Beach YC's 12th annual Red Bra Regatta.
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The 2nd annual Sausalito Boat Show is on this weekend. Get your tickets now!
AC Youth and Louis Vuitton Cup
It was a bittersweet day for the American Magic Youth Team as they fell short against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in their match race for the UniCredit Championship.
Double Whammy
Both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas were struck by hurricanes yesterday.
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From TIPS to Boater Cards
There's much to know before you cast off with the 2024 Baja Ha-Ha fleet. Get necessary tips and info in 'Baja Ha-Ha Updates Part 1'.
Remember Your First Time
Latitude 38 is passionate about getting more people out sailing, and the monthly CSC Open Houses are a great way to (sometimes literally) "get your feet wet.”
Community Funding
California Parks and Recreation and California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways are each calling for applications for more than $1.5 million in grant funding.
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Paper Border Wall
Neil Shroyer of Marina de La Paz and Fito Espinoza of Marina Coral provide some additional info on the Mexican TIP problem.
Sailors' Stories
Jerelyn has championed women’s and girl’s sailing for over 40 years and recently was honored with the 2024 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award.
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Sail Tales
After reading Monday's query about a sailboat with three camels and the Eiffel Tower on its sails, one of the boat's owners wrote to give us the back story.
Blowhards
Hurricane John continues to harass Mexico while Hurricane Helene heads for Florida.
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Three camels and the Eiffel Tower … what's that all about?
Major Major Major
Solving the uncanceled TIP problem remains an impossible mission for some boat owners hoping to sail to Mexico.
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Who's on First?
Does your boat, yacht club or class appear in 'Racing Sheet'? Here's a sample of who did.
Fun Alert!
Yes, summer has drawn to a close, but that doesn't mean the salty fun has to stop.
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Hot Times
A 105-ft motor yacht named 'The Admiral' caught fire and sank in Marina del Rey on Wednesday night.
End of the Race for NYYC
Luna Rossa will now face INEOS Britannia for the Challenger Final in a best-of-13 race series, or the first team to seven points, for the second consecutive time.
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Supporting Youth
The Sausalito Boat Show is supporting "Waves of Opportunity" — a charitable Happy Hour event taking place at the show on Friday, October 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Looking Ahead
Upgrades for sailors in life and racing on the California waterfront.
Join the fun
Each September volunteers remove hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash from the state’s beaches, lakes, and waterways.
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Live music, food trucks boat tours, behind the scenes port-tours, touch-a-truck, and lots more family fun.
Collision on the Race Course
On Day 3 at Rolex Big Boat Series, the J/99 Mymble's bowsprit speared the trawler Anabel.
Sailors' Stories
David is a lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor, the co-founder of 'SpinSheet' Magazine, and author of multiple non-fiction books on Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay history.
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This year’s show is shaping up to be a doozy with over 200 sailboats and more than 550 exhibitors.
American Magic Advances
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli dramatically snapped their mainsheet traveler (luckily not their mast) in the second race of the day as the Americans picked up their third win of the of the Semi-Finals.
Your Turn
We don't want to distract you from more important things, but, what could be more important?
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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.
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McGyver is Back
Does a skyed halyard require a trip to the top of the mast? Not necessarily.
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Jack van Ommen has completed restorations on 'Fleetwood III', and is now on the lookout for 'Fleetwood IV'.
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