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Full Harvest
Kids of all ages, fiendish friends and families, and ghoulish guests joined the fun at Half Moon Bay Yacht Club's annual Pumpkin Roundup Regatta.
Starting from Scratch
This week we chat with Corinthian Yacht Club member and race crew Erik Breedlove about becoming an engaged member of the sailing community.
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Fulfilling the Dream
I had dreamt of this, of traveling halfway around the world to a foreign place with access to a sailboat and the confidence to sail it wherever my heart desired.
Fun on the Water
Welcome to October's Sailagram. We hope you enjoy this month's gallery.
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Mellow Bay Sailing
While in the rain today it was great to be on a sunny Bay on Sunday.
Your Photos Help
King tides are due back in the Bay Area this coming weekend, from November 15 to 17.
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A Blue Frontier Project
The 90-year-old 'Queen of the Coast' has entered a new phase as an educational and youth-training vessel, and iconic ambassador between the wooden boat, marine heritage and ocean conservation communities.
Great Shot(s)
Did you know you can include multiple photos in your online 'Latitude 38' classifieds?
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The Big One
The world's most intense and extreme yacht race starts on Sunday.
The World Famous L38
Welcome to November's Caption Contest(!). As always, we look forward to your comments.
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Extended Interview
This summer, the record-setting 41-ft 'Moli' and her doublehanded crew of Randall and Harmon sailed from Kodiak, Alaska, to St. John's, Newfoundland, through the famed ice-filled sea lane connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Sailors' Source
You meet all kinds of nice people when you walk in to pick up a copy of 'Latitude 38'.
Up Close and Personal on the Mothership
Latitude Nation! Join us every day at 11 a.m. as we go live and join the crew of the Baja Ha-Ha mothership Profligate. Host Nicki Bennett gets you up close and personal with the historic 30th annual Ha-Ha as the fleet makes their way south to Cabo San Lucas.
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Overcoming Obstacles to Sailing
When I found myself on land in Southern California last year, I decided to try sailing with Challenged Sailors. The people and organization I found on the dock delighted me and keep me coming back as a volunteer.
Sailing to win
Morgan Larson is a world champion racer in the TP52, 5O5, and Farr 40, and a North American champion in the 49er class.
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Sailing for Clear Air
North Sails is working on retrofitting a large bulk carrier with soft sails to provide wind-assisted propulsion and reduce its consumption of fossil fuels.
"Finding Mr Fox"
The BBC has shared the story of two Brazilian sailors and their arrest following a drug haul in 2017.
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Tune in as we chat with the crew aboard the Ha-Ha mothership, Profligate.
Just in Time
The 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha unplugged and headed south on a sunny Monday morning.
Your Chance to Vote
West Coast sailing photographer Louis Kruk has reached the finals of the 2024 Yacht Racing Image Award with his shot of the J Class yacht 'Velsheda.'
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Mixing It Up in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Yacht Club has rebranded the Jack and Jill Regatta as the Mix and Match Bring a Friend Regatta.
Call for Submissions
The International Ocean Film Festival is calling for movie submissions.
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Sailing into the next 40
Sausalito nonprofit Call of the Sea celebrated 40 years of education under sail at their annual gala at the Corinthian Yacht Club.
Good Times in the East Bay
Mark Bird, race chair at Berkeley Yacht Club, filed this report on the Express 37 Nationals.
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Grab Yourself a Good Read
'Tis the season for turkeys, pumpkins, and being with family and friends. What better way to ease in than with the latest 'Latitude 38' sailing magazine?
Looking for Answers
The New York 'Times' has released a comprehensive, detailed look at the various factors that contributed to the sinking of 'Bayesian.'
Value Pricing
The 'Latitude 38' Classifieds have boats for sale starting at just $1. The Cal 39 is not one of those!
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Stylin' for Fall
The 'Latitude 38' magazine Golden Tickets are still out there. Here are a couple of our latest winners, each of whom will be now be wearing their new 'Latitude 38' hat!
The Sounds of Sailing
This week we chat with author Richard King, who shares stories from singlehanders around the world.
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Ahoy Kids
Youth sailing program leaders should send their updated 2025 contact information to 'Latitude 38' ASAP.
Transitioning to Winter-Style Racing
Bay Area Midwinter series starting on the first Saturday in November include …
Local Racing
Boss of the Beer Cans culminates three separate summer racing series: EYC's Twilight Series, IYC's Island Nights and OYC's Sweet 16.
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Think Small
St. Francis Yacht Club hosted 180 small boats on two courses in the weekend's Fall Dinghy Regatta.
Happy Halloween Week
Peace, Love and the Great Pumpkin Regatta Halloween Party.
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Hope for the Planet
An informative, interactive sea level change website and the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary provide tools and hope for the future.
Casting off
We initially planned on making the sail down Baja and onward on our own. But with all the preparations and work we were doing, it was easy to push each fall departure back another year "until we were 100% ready."
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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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