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Posts by John Arndt

America’s Cup: Does Speed Matter?

October 11, 2017
In a recent statement regarding the 36th America’s Cup protocol, Artemis Racing said the following: "The most important consideration for our team is the need for a cutting-edge boat design, one that results in speeds that are as fast or faster than in the last America’s Cup held in Bermuda." More »

Clipper Cove Marina Expansion Vote Today

The Board of Directors of the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) is expected to vote today on several resolutions that move forward with plans to dramatically expand Clipper Cove Marina. Items on the agenda include resolutions accepting the San Francisco Planning Department’s determination that no additional environmental review is required to enter into a proposed lease, as well as the approval and authorization of a 66-year lease agreement between TIDA and Treasure Island Enterprises (TIE) for the development and management of Treasure Island Marina. More »

Lucky Day

October 2, 2017
After Jim Stitt picked up his monthly issue of Latitude 38 at Grand Marina in Alameda, he realized it was his lucky day. How come? As Jim was flipping though Latitude’s pages, a flyer fell out, announcing that it was in fact, "Your Lucky Day." More »

Etchells Worlds Update

September 29, 2017
All you have to do to win in this fleet is get out in front of the other boats and stay there. But it’s not as easy as it looks. That’s Craig Healy skippering I Love My Wife showing you how it would look. More »

Weekend Warriors

These early fall days are perfect for sailing lessons, especially when your school is in the Slot. Sunny mornings promise for moderate afternoon breezes and perpetually smiling faces. It’s always a surprise to hear students and club members complain about the ‘hot weather’. More »

Peace, Love and Sailing

September 27, 2017
There are many reasons to sail. Peace and love are good ones. latitude/John
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Hey man, is this groovy or what? Sailors will have a new and unique art form to enjoy on San Francisco Bay when the Antenna Theater in Sausalito launches ‘The Love Plane Experience’ this Sunday over the Golden Gate Bridge. More »

Fall Sailing

September 25, 2017
There are plenty of boats headed south for cruising season, while others are out just enjoying idyllic, sunny fall breezes. Lone Star was lookin’ good while out for a Saturday evening sail off Angel Island when she lined up midspan in the autumn light. More »

Etchells Worlds: The Heat Is On

The forecast for this week’s Etchells World Championship being hosted by the San Francisco Yacht Club on the Berkeley Circle is hot. Hot weather, and hot competition. The regatta starts today with a 2 p.m. More »

Winner!

September 20, 2017
Yumi Wilson was reading through a copy of Latitude 38 when she came across a flyer saying ‘Your Lucky Day’. Yumi’s boyfriend Art Hartinger, who’s an avid sailor, grabbed his Latitude at either Encinal Yacht Club or South Beach Harbor, unknowingly picking up a copy with a winning flyer inside. More »

SPECIAL REPORT: Hurricane Maria

September 19, 2017
Still reeling from Hurricane Irma, the Eastern Caribbean is now getting battered, again, by Hurricane Maria. Last night the eye of Maria passed over Dominica as a Category 5 storm with winds of up to 160 mph, and even higher gusts. More »