Posts by John Arndt
Sailors Are Crazy, Humbled by the Sea, and Understand
Who are we to judge? Having had moments when they've been humbled by the sea, most 'Latitude 38' readers are usually generous and reserved in their judgments.
Tropical Storms Lidia and Max Visit Mexico
Two tropical storms take aim at Mexico, with one potentially reaching hurricane strength.
Did You Get That Perfect Shot of the Blue Angels in Action?
October is a gorgeous month on San Francisco Bay, punctuated by Fleet Week and the annual Air Show featuring an array of aircraft, including the Blue Angels.
Fleet Week 2023 Roars Into the Bay Area
As jets rumble overhead and contrails fleck the sky like brushstrokes, Fleet Week (2023), the Bay Area's largest annual boating event, roars to life.
Woody Skoriak With Four Decades of Local Maritime Training
California is home to great training resources for anyone who wants to pursue a professional sailing and maritime career. Cal Maritime Academy is right off San Pablo Bay in Vallejo, and graduates new classes of merchant marines every year.
Martin and Lowry Come Out on Top in the 5O5 World Championships
San Francisco Bay offers challenging sailing conditions to all sailors, but it's especially challenging when you have 60 5O5 competitors on one starting line for their World Championship.
Tragic Shark Attack Takes Kiteboarder Felix Louis N’jai
Tragic loss of much-loved Bay Area kiteboarder in shark attack while swimming off of Point Reyes.
Going Old School With Channel Islands to Marina del Rey Race
After many years, the Del Rey and Channel Islands Yacht Clubs bring back the downwind Channel Islands to Marina del Rey race with a 35-boat fleet.
Rob Fenner Picking Up the New Latitude 38
Have you picked up the October issue of 'Latitude 38' yet?
Oakland Shifting From Pirate Haven to Estuary Smiles?
There's much to be done, but don't forget what the Oakland Estuary has to offer.
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