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Vendée Globe Concludes

February 22, 2013
Time flies when you’re watching some of the most talented solo racers sail around the world. It seems hardly any time has passed since the November start of the Vendée Globe, the notorious singlehanded nonstop race around the world. More »
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17 Takes Flight

February 20, 2013
Bay Area sailors have reported a number of sightings of Oracle Team USA’s AC72 17 since her relaunch on February 4. As the team makes up for time lost while waiting for their new wing sail, they’re not only honing their skills, but tweaking the boat in preparation for stiff summer winds and even stiffer competition. More »

Rec Boat vs. Commercial Vessel

February 18, 2013
This weekend’s collision between a ferry and a 22-ft powerboat in Raccoon Strait is a grim reminder for all mariners to keep a sharp lookout for commercial traffic. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. More »

A Sweet Cruise-Out to Martinez

Vallejo YC’s Sweetheart’s Cruise to Martinez had the biggest turn out in years: 20 boats! latitude/LaDonna
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC As we reported on January 16, part of the Martinez Marina was dredged in December during a short window of opportunity between fish runs. More »

Spring Crew List Party

Sailing’s more fun with friends!
Come to Latitude 38’s Spring Crew List Party
Wednesday, March 6, 6-9 pm
Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco. latitude/Chris
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Free Munchies  •  No-Host Bar  •  Door Prizes
Demonstrations • Slide Show • Guest Experts
No reservations • Come as you are! More »

This Beer (Can) Is for You

February 13, 2013
As the season’s midwinter racing wraps up, many sailors are gearing up for the typically more spirited conditions found during the spring and summer’s beer can racing. Most Bay Area clubs offer the opportunity to join in some ultra-casual weeknight racing, some with your boat, some as crew. More »

From Here to the BVIs

February 11, 2013
Marc and Susan did an admirable job with their recreation of the iconic kissing scene. © 2013 Marc Fountain "Your photos of couples re-enacting the kiss from the film From Here to Eternity during the Ha-Ha inspired me to share my best attempt at that image," writes Pt. More »

Sausalito Herring Festival

February 8, 2013
The felucca Nuovo Mondo and the Wettons’ Monterey will be on display — on Sausalito YC moorings — at the Sausalito Herring Festival tomorrow. Sausalito Herring Festival
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Long before wartime ship-building, flower children, and tourists, Sausalito had herring. More »
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Sailor Burned at Grand Marina

Alameda sailor Josh Sailer, 30, was badly burned aboard his Newport 28 at Grand Marina around 1 p.m. yesterday after an onboard explosion. According to a Chronicle report, the victim was a construction worker who had lived aboard the unnamed boat part time for the past two years. More »

The Vendée Carnage Isn’t Over

February 4, 2013
Javier Sansó was rescued last night after Acciona 100% Eco Powered capsized 400 miles south of the Azores. © Portuguese Air Force It’s a bitter pill, but every Vendée Globe skipper knows going into it that there isn’t a single mile of the course where they’re safe from potential trouble. More »