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Win Steve Miller Tickets

June 14, 2013
 Just a reminder to pop on over to www.summersailstice.com/sf to enter for a chance to win a pair of VIP box tickets to see the Steve Miller Band and the Doobie Brothers on June 21 — of course! More »

No Fudge Factor for Classies

June 12, 2013
If you’re planning to submit a Classy Classified for the July issue of Latitude 38, be aware that the deadline is this Saturday. If the deadline falls on a weekend, we can sometimes fudge a little, if folks submit ads BEFORE Monday morning, but not this month. More »

They Call Him J-Lube

Latitude readers may remember John Lubimir, the likable singlehander from the East Coast who came to California in 2012 to sail in the Singlehanded TransPac. Just two days after John and his beautiful blue Quest 30 Flight Risk crossed the finish line in Kauai, Lubimir helped recruit the chartered fishing boat that enabled the rescue of Bela Bartok. More »

Ditch Run Drama

Chris Gage’s Express 27 Ergo leads the charge upriver in shorts and T-shirts, ready for Stockton’s 107-degree temps. © With gusts topping 38 knots, this weekend’s racing fleets saw a fair amount of carnage. More »

Scam Warning

June 10, 2013
Almost since the Internet was invented, scammers have figured out ways to bilk honest people out of their hard-earned money. Nigerian 419 scams — a Nigerian prince needs you to help him smuggle $20 million out of the country and, in return for the favor, he’ll give you a 30% cut — still end up in our inboxes several times a week, even though anyone with email should know by now that if an offer seems too good to be true, it is.  More »

Petaluma Promenade

Be prepared to stern-tie to the docks in front of the Petaluma YC. Don’t be shy in helping fellow boaters tie up — it will almost certainly be appreciated! © Alex Pearce After writing the June issue article espousing the joys of cruising to Petaluma (page 98-99), this writer was challenged by a friend to take her own advice and head up river this weekend. More »

Advice on Tomales Bay

June 7, 2013
Aegea draws 6.5 feet and is looking for a little summer adventure. Aegea
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "I’m interested in taking my Sabre 38 MkII Aegea up to Tomales Bay," writes San Francisco’s John Zeratsky. More »
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Weekend Doin’s

There are all sorts of fun things to do around the Bay to take advantage of this weekend’s good weather. Typical summer winds mean sailing will be a hoot, but if you’re looking for something onshore, check out the following list of events. More »

Latitude 38 Delivery Service

June 3, 2013
Kids, don’t try this at home! Eight boats totaling over 100,000 lbs hung out quietly on one 55-lb Rocna anchor and all-chain rode. © Nick Jaffe There’s nothing this editor likes to do more than to hand deliver hot-off-the-press copies of the latest issue of Latitude 38 to boats at anchor. More »