Posts by John Arndt
A Deeper Dive into the Delta
This summer you’re anticipating another lazy spinnaker run up the Delta as you head to your favorite anchorage among the tules and look forward to jumping in for that first freshwater swim. More »
Warrior Sailors Race in SCYA Midwinters
At the Southern California Yachting Association’s Midwinter Regatta on February 11-12, crewmembers included military veterans who had only learned how to sail a few months earlier.
The Warrior Sailing Program (WSP) was founded in 2013 with a mission to introduce wounded, ill and injured military and veterans to the sport of sailing. More »
Opening Day Turns 100
In the olden days, Opening Day had a more literal meaning.
© PICYA Archives
In April 1917 Woodrow Wilson decided it would be a good idea to join the ‘war to end all wars’. More »
Tahoe Sailors Practice Patience
Tahoe sailors may need to be extra patient this year.
© 2017 Bryce Griffith
You’ll likely have to wait just a bit longer to sail Lake Tahoe this year, as the region has received more than 50 feet of snowfall. More »
NOAA to Update Marine Charts
Ever wonder if your charts are old, outdated or missing new information?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a National Charting Plan last week outlining the agency’s efforts to modernize its entire catalog of nautical charts in the coming years. More »
Having the Time of Their Lives
Two Californians traveled to the New York Yacht Club to pick up their reward and recognition for receiving the prestigious US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. Given out since 1961 and sponsored by Rolex since 1980, the awards recognize male and female sailors who have demonstrated on-the-water excellence and superior results at international and/or national events. More »
Pac52 ‘Invisible Hand’ Hits the Bay
Frank Slootman was a happy man after launching, sailing and christening the new Invisible Hand for the debut season of the Pac 52 class.
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©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC With the mid-February deliver of Frank Slootman’s all-carbon rocket ship Invisible Hand to San Francisco Bay, the dream of building a West Coast Pac52 fleet has taken giant step closer to becoming a reality. More »
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC With the mid-February deliver of Frank Slootman’s all-carbon rocket ship Invisible Hand to San Francisco Bay, the dream of building a West Coast Pac52 fleet has taken giant step closer to becoming a reality. More »
Uplifting Gathering of Sailing Talent
When racing everyone likes to be on the right side of a lift, and the US Sailing National Sailing Programs Symposium was on the right side. The NSPS, which concluded Saturday, is where passionate sailing program instructors and leaders go to inform and energize their upcoming season. More »
Latitude’s Free Crew-Recruiting Tool
While revving up to celebrate Latitude 38 magazine‘s 40th anniversary this spring, we’ve been reflecting on many past adventures of West Coast sailors, as well as unique Latitude offerings such as our long-established Crew List — which aims to connect potential crew with skippers in need. More »
Fake Weather Threatens Midwinters
This was the favored tack for Division B on Sunday, misleading some later starters.
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©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Weekend weather forecasts threatened more torrential rains, 40-knot gusts, severe weather and a small craft advisory. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Weekend weather forecasts threatened more torrential rains, 40-knot gusts, severe weather and a small craft advisory. More »
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