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Staying Put
Berkeley City Council has voted to protect Cal Sailing Club in its historic location on J-Dock at the Berkeley Marina.
Bump in the NIght
A powerboat crashed into a channel marker and sailboat caught fire In two separate incidents on Richardson Bay recently.
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Tow day
The crew aboard the Sea Scout whale boat 'Corsair' were having a great day in the Belvedere Classic Regatta and Great S.F. Schooner Race, until they lost their rudder
A hotly contested event
This year's Melges 24 World Championship was a hotly contested event raced on a breezy, sparkling Berkeley Circle.
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License to Thrill
Every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, will need to hold a California Boater Card by January 1, 2025.
The Sounds of Sailing
Tune in as sailor and racer Brian Haines chats with 'Good Jibes' host John Arndt. Brian grew up sailing at San Diego Yacht Club and Stanford University.
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Sailors Racing to Hawaii
Translated 9's 11-person crew blared Pink Floyd's Money as they crossed the finish line at Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, winning first place in their division in the 2024 Pacific Cup
It Works Until it Doesn't
When The Resourceful Sailor's VHF radio didn't work in the PNW, but worked fine in California, he began to consider the possibility of intentional GPS interference.
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37th America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand defended the America's Cup for the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron 7-2 over INEOS Britannia.
Wood Wind
The breeze eventually arrived for the Jessica Cup.
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All-Female Teams Compete in Long Beach
The Linda Elias Memorial Women’s One-Design Challenge sailed out of Long Beach on October 12-13.
New Cat on the Prowl
Big yachts are only getting bigger, along with bigger eco-friendly promises.
Reunited
A group of beach-cleaning hikers from Townsville, Australia, embarked on a sleuthing mission when they found a a message in a bottle among the flotsam and jetsam littering the nearby coastline.
TIP Success Story
Hope for cruisers with uncancelled pre-2005 Mexico TIPs.
Sailing toward the finish
We are now on Match Point at 6-2 with Emirates Team New Zealand ready to pull off a historic hat trick of winning the America’s Cup three times in a row.
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A Salty Match
When Bay Area sailor and 'Latitude 38' delivery driver Christian Siefert didn't find a crew to join him on his boat, he decided to sell one of his other boats.
Marinas Dig Deep
Keeping sailing accessible by keeping harbors navigable is an increasing expense.
A need for speed
"The only good knotmeter is another boat alongside that's trying to beat you."
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What are they looking for?
Cruisers in Fiji are currently facing stringent and repetitive interventions from local officials.
The Sounds of Sailing
In this episode of 'Good Jibes', listen in as we share three great stories from October's 'Latitude 38' presented by our audio wizard Max Branstetter.
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As the Cup Turns
After getting down 4-0, the Brits are back at 4-2.
The Adventure Begins
Meeting the Copeland family on their way south to the Baja Ha-Ha.
October's Racing Sheet
Heading out the still-foggy Gate on busy September 7 was a fleet of single- and doublehanders racing to Half Moon Bay.
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The Final Racing Begins
The first weekend of the 37th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup has produced very few surprises as Emirates Team New Zealand put the first three races in the bag in dominant fashion.
Showtime!
Every fall, Annapolis is packed with sailing friends, boats and gear at the Annapolis Sailboat Show.
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A peek inside
Bay Area company Saildrone has released footage of one of its uncrewed vessels in the ocean prior to Milton's making landfall in Florida.
Sailing In Pictures
Welcome to our latest Sailagram. We hope you enjoy this month's gallery of sailors doing what sailors love!
The World Famous L38
St. Francis Yacht Club hosted the 2024 Rolex Big Boat Series in September, celebrating this 60th edition with a turnout of 70 boats.
Safety on the Water
The Blue Angels are flying over the Bay for Fleet Week. Here's some info about on-the-water regulations across the weekend.
Boaters' Heaven
The second annual Sausalito Boat Show was a great second success amid a hot weekend, perfect evenings and glassy water across Richardson Bay.
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A Bank Deposit
An interesting sea story "resurfaced" recently after the discovery of the sunken Navy destroyer USS 'Stewart' off Point Reyes.
Old School Sailing
J Class sailors have been competing in the J Class World Championships in Barcelona this week.
The Sounds of Sailing
When Taylor Joosten and her friend JD brought in a new crew member for their Monday night beer can races, it was the start of more than just a beautiful friendship …
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Cup action Continues
Twelve teams (six official and six invited) from around the world are racing in the Puig Women’s America’s Cup this week — the first women’s race in the history of the America’s Cup.
The Sounds of Sailing
In this week’s 'Good Jibes', host Ryan Foland shares stories from the October issue — "'Translated 9’s Money Pac Cup," "Pre-Marriage Racing Program," "Passing the Torch."
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Never Turn Your Back …
And now for something completely different … It's time for October's Caption Contest(!).
Good Times in Mexico
Ben and Jess Eberle-Erwin from Half Moon Bay are having a whale of a time, post-2023 Ha-Ha, aboard their Tanyana 42 'Noctiluca.'
There's Nothing Like the Real Thing
These days, meeting people IRL (in real life) can feel like a bit of a challenge. But it's "real" easy to do when you pick up your copy of 'Latitude 38' magazine.
Fun in the Sun
Yes, the weekend was HOT! But that didn't stop us and countless others heading to the Sausalito waterfront for the second annual Sausalito Boat Show.
Keep the Bay Blue
Meet the mayoral candidates to learn about the plan to support the local blue tech economy and keep the Bay clean.
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This year’s show is shaping up to be a doozy with over 200 sailboats and more than 550 exhibitors.
Experience Based Opinion
Starlink plans and pricing are confusing, and they change all the time. But the service is proving to be a valuable asset for offshore cruisers.
The Race is On
It's all on as the British are coming to an America's Cup Match Final for the first time since 1964, when Sovereign got clocked by Constellation, representing the New York Yacht Club.
Out with the old
Marin flare collection events are happening in October and November. Check the list to find your nearest location.
Breaking News
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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