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On or Off?
Go or no go? It’s always good times deciding to go or cancel a race due to weather conditions.
World Famous L38
Welcome to our first Caption Contest(!) of 2025. Help us start the year right and give us your best caption.
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Sailing to Warmer Climes
Along the West Coast of the Americas from California to Panama, sailors of all stripes are getting revved up in anticipation of making the famous Pacific Puddle Jump passage to French Polynesia.
Flatwater Start
It was a great day to be on the Bay even though actually sailing was difficult.
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Greeting the New Year on the water
San Francisco Bay east of Treasure Island was unusually busy for a Wednesday afternoon.
What Actually Happened
December's Caption Contest(!) of the damaged catamaran 'Mona' received dozens of comments. Here's the story behind the photo.
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Decisions to be made
A reader asks, what's the latest in safety, navigation, and coms that you should have when cruising Mexico and the Pacific?
Nice Break
Jeremy Snyder and Maddie Zug found the surf in Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria while crewing the Baja Ha-Ha aboard the Santa Cruz 52 'Sweetheart.'
Design Dilemma
How does sailing help you join the upper class?
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Celebrations
We hope 2025 finds you on the water, cruising, racing, day sailing, just chilling on the hook, or whatever floats your boat.
World Famous L38
Well, 11 out of 12 ain't bad … the January issue of 'Latitude 38' will be on the docks tomorrow, not today as planned. In the meantime, check out the preview
Think Small
On Saturday, December 28, a group of hopeful circumnavigators set off from southern Portugal in 19-ft homebuilt one-design plywood monohulls as part of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race.
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Boat #4
Our much-loved friend Jack van Ommen is once again the owner of a new boat.
Happy New Year
Three calendars we recommend for inspiring your sailing year ahead.
Wharf Collapses, Boats Capsize
The California coast has been slammed by 20-30-foot waves and heavy swells, causing major damage in coastal towns such as Santa Cruz.
Tragedy Strikes
Tragedy struck the Rolex Sydney Hobart during the first windy night of racing.
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Winds of Change
Facing headwinds from redevelopment, Treasure Island Sailing Center is taking a break from their programs.
As The World Turns
The first Vendée Globe competitors round Cape Horn four days ahead of the previous record.
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Racing Down Under
The lone American boat in the 2024 Sydney Hobart Race hails from San Francisco Bay.
Hands On
A new maritime trade school has come to life on Mare Island in Vallejo with the first class now graduated.
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Waterfront on film
'A Tour of Sausalito's Marinship — A Working Waterfront at Risk' is a behind-the-scenes look at the innovators and creators who make up Sausalito's working waterfront.
January Preview
San Diego YC's massive New Year's Day Race will take over San Diego Bay on January 1.
Dream Run
On a glassy, calm, sunny Monday, the 30th Baja Ha-Ha fleet gathered at the starting line in San Diego to embark upon an unforgettable experience that would include great fishing, sightings of a SpaceX rocket launch, and smooth seas, all under clear skies and a waxing moon.
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There's Work To Be Done
Last weekend's storm and king tides took their toll on the Inverness Yacht Club.
Fari Winds
West Coast sailor and circumnavigator John Guzzwell passed away in August at his home in Seattle. He was 94.
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The Dark Days Are Nearly Over
The weekend winter solstice starts the six-month countdown until summer.
Back on deck
A two-year hiatus came to an end when Marga Pretorius returned to cruising aboard her Kelly Peterson 44 'Dogfish'.
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FUNd Raiser
The winter Banderas Bay sailing season got underway with the Banderas Bay Blast Pirates for Pupils Charity Regatta.
Good Boat-buys
Terry and friends purchased the 1986 Frank Pelin Snowbird 32 'Lickety Split' for $1.99 on eBay and sailed it from Stockton to L.A.
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Hard Knocks
Local sailor Andy Schwenk ruminates on a few navigational hazards, their origin, and recent removal efforts.
Making a List
How to solve the annual shopping challenge without going to the mall.
the classic Sailors' story
It's the classic story of selling everything and going sailing — Robert and Heid Rivard bought a boat and pushed off for Hawaii.
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