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The Multi-Use Magazine

October 3, 2014
Talk about getting up close and personal with your reading material. . . Gary Esterly found a new use for our mag. 
  © 2014 Gary When Latitude 38 readers tell us that we produce a great product, it’s a nice payback for all the hard work involved in producing it. More »

Read All About It

October 1, 2014
As hinted by our October cover, right now is prime time for southbound cruisers to enjoy tranquil Channel Islands anchorages. © 2014 Jane Roy As you turn your calendar today, we hope you’ll be reminded that the first of each month is usually Latitude 38 delivery day all over the Bay Area — and also the day that the entire issue is posted at our website for free downloading or online reading. More »

Cruiser Casualty Confirmed

September 22, 2014
Mexican government sources confirmed over the weekend that the dead body of British sailor and scuba instructor Paul Whitehouse, 45, was found in the mangroves adjacent to La Paz Bay. This brings the tally of expat sailors killed by Hurricane Odile to three. More »

Boat Fest This Weekend

September 19, 2014
If you’re in the market for a new boat, or you may be in the near future, be sure to check out Boat Fest this weekend in Alameda.  Boat Fest
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you’re in the market for a new or high-quality used boat — or you simply like poking around different boat designs in order to help you move closer to a buying decision — consider attending the (free) Annual Boat Fest at Alameda’s Marina Village Yacht Harbor, which runs today through Sunday, from 11 a.m. More »

SPECIAL UPDATE: La Paz Boat Tally

September 18, 2014
The powerful storm blew over many dry-stored boats in La Paz.  BajaInsider.com
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC As reported earlier, Hurricane Odile struck a devastating blow to Cabo San Lucas, although as far as we know, yachts in marinas there suffered only minimal damage. More »

Fiji’s End-of-Season Sailing Ritual

September 12, 2014
When a regatta event includes Le Mans starts, you can bet that the focus is on fun. Nearly 40 two-person crews competed in the Port Opua Hobie Cat Challenge, in which modified shallow-draft Hobie 16s raced in a single-elimination match-racing format. More »

No, It’s Not Nemo’s Nautilus

All sorts of vessels transit the waters of San Francisco Bay, but none as unique as Russian gazillionaire Andrey Melnichenko’s 390-ft megayacht simply named A. After a South Pacific tour and a stint in the Northwest this summer, she appeared on the Bay this week, turning heads everywhere she went.  More »

Find Crew, Find a Ride This Wednesday

September 8, 2014
It’s amazing how one brief conversation can be a springboard to life-changing adventures and lasting friendships. This happens all the time at Latitude 38′s Crew List parties — where skippers in need of crew mix and mingle with able-bodied sailors who are eager for a ride. More »