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We're grateful for sailing and for you!
At our weekly crew meeting last Monday, we were all asked to share something that we are grateful or thankful for from this current year. Once we began, it was easy to add to the list of people and things for which we feel gratitude.
December Calendar Dates
December is just a few days away, and we're excited for the annual Lighted Yacht Parades, and Spaulding's Winter Open House.
Sailors Doing What Sailors Do
In this week's episode we spend time with the Baja Ha-Ha cruisers' rally Grand Poobah to hear stories of the 30th Baja Ha-Ha and more.
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Share the Joy
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Yacht Racing Preview
"I want to make sure that everyone has gotten the update that our Small Boat Midwinters schedule has changed…"
What's next for the America's Cup
Like a family reunion you wish would never end, the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup is over. Now the speculation of when, where and who for the 38th edition begins.
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50 years
On Saturday, November 16, the Islander 36 Association, one of the longest active class-boat associations in the Bay Area, met for its annual fall meeting and to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Slipping Away
South Bay slips are slipping away.
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On the Waterfront
A brief waterfront news roundup with 'Merlin' in the yard, SailGP in Dubai, and 'Latitude 38', well, everywhere.
A chance meeting
When Dennis Maggard met Dustin Reynolds in Niuatoputapu, he was was blown away by the intrepid young sailor's ability and ingenuity.
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Smooth Sailing
Island Yacht Club’s Island Days midwinter series got off to an exciting start on Sunday, November 10, with the Columbia 5.5s bringing the wind.
Mexican Youth Sailing
For 20 years, the Asociación de Vela has been teaching kids to sail and race in a fleet of donation boats and equipment and with volunteer labor.
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A Changing Landscape
Coyotes have arrived on Angel Island and their presence appears to be altering the the island's established ecosystem.
In the right place at the right time
When I added my name to the list of available crew for the 2024 Pacific Cup, I figured I'd let the universe determine what the next move would be.
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Spinnaker Spectacular
Saturday, November 9, saw the first in a series of three races that make up San Diego Yacht Club's Hot Rum series. Sailor/photographer Bob Betancourt was on the water to capture the action.
#womencrushwednesday
This week we join mother and daughter team Holly and Katie Scott of Mahalo Sailing Adventures, to chat about creating group sailing memories to last a lifetime.
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Foiling World
SailGP gets back onto, or over, the water this weekend in Dubai.
Sailing the Sea of Cortez
I'm anchored at the edge of Bahia de las Animas in the northern Sea of Cortez. It's an area I've visited many times over the years, and yet this year I have learned something new — this area has been considered a place of spirits by many centuries of travelers and residents.
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Ha-Ha Snapshot
The magic of Mexico quickly captivated this year's Baja Ha-Ha participants.
Getting Your Feet Wet
Did you notice the uber-high waters this weekend?
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Hot Racing
The Singlehanded Sailing Society ran their final regatta of the 2024 season on hot, sunny October 5-6.
Learn How
Whales are in the spotlight with the upcoming online roundtable 'Whale Avoidance' event.
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Fish On
It doesn't get much better than this. The 30th annual Baja Ha-Ha hits it out of the 'bazeball' park.
End of an Era?
The last of Sausalito's anchor-outs are being removed from Richardson Bay, with agencies and authorities intending to regulate and enforce the Special Federal Anchorage.
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We're All Invited!
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is inviting museum members, volunteers and the public to celebrate the legendary 'Star of India's 161st birthday.
The House of Tom Neale
While cruising the South Pacific in 1986, Bill and Allison Leary came across author Tom Neale's well-maintained, unoccupied house.
Year Round Fun
It's another great weekend for San Francisco Bay sailing.
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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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Visit Vallejo Marina and enjoy the guest and fuel dock, free pump-outs, full service boatyard and chandlery, plus two restaurants!
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