Posts by John Arndt
Saturday: A Brisk Day of Sailing on San Francisco Bay
While on Sunday we got some of the rain we've been hoping for, if you made it out for a sail on Saturday, you once again saw the Bay at its best.
Instant Rebate Up To $300 on Andersen Winches
USA Spring 2021 Winch Rebate Program: Up to $300 off per winch for qualifying purchases.
Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show Is Back!
We've all been missing boat shows, and while there isn't a show planned for this April, the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show management is forging ahead with plans for the future.
Latitude Extra: National Data Buoy Center Not Updating Weather Data
Tim Dick of the Lagoon 42 Malolo just notified us that there is no coastal weather data being fed to WX forecasts indefinitely. At this point, there’s no known cause. Maybe a catastrophic crash or a cyber attack or? More »
Can Cargo Once Again Cross the Oceans Under Sail?
In shipping news, the French and the British are developing sail-powered ships to carry cargo across the oceans.
San Francisco South Bay Shipping News
What's the story behind the 23 ships that are just sitting around on anchor in the South Bay?
Welcoming Contributions from the Crew
Latitude 38 has covered the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast sailor since 1977. That's been possible with the support of ...
Ryan Foland Can Explain Everything
Ryan's become a real, hands-on owner, pulling apart the engine and putting it back together, which is why he knows so much and can explain everything.
The Changing Course of the Gulf Stream
According to a New York 'Times' article, Benjamin Franklin was the first to map the Gulf Stream during a transatlantic crossing in the 1700s.
Long Beach Yacht Club’s Growing Soling Fleet
We know many clubs have tried club-owned boats available for member usage, but it remains a challenging program to manage. Long Beach Yacht Club has successfully created a club-owned fleet of Solings for member use.
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