Monica Grant, Author at Latitude38

Vallejo Marina: Gateway to the Bay, Delta, and Napa River

Visit Vallejo Marina and enjoy the guest and fuel dock, free pump-outs, full service boatyard and chandlery, plus two restaurants!

Video Footage of ‘Wan Hai 176’ Under Tow From Point Reyes

April 15, 2022

It wasn't until we saw this video that we understood the precariousness and difficulty of last weekend's towing operation.

Enjoy Downwind Sailing With Walder Boom Brake

Walder boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.

Join Treasure Island Sailing Center’s Opening Day This Saturday

April 13, 2022

Treasure Island Sailing Center is hosting its Opening Day this Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and you're invited!

Good Jibes with Dave Bloch and the Metaverse

Hear what it’s like sailing in Second Life, how it can be an educational platform for sailors, the biggest misconceptions about virtual sailing, and whether you can control which way the wind blows.

Caption Contest(!)

We've been so busy since the 1st that we almost forgot to share this month's Caption Contest(!). Lucky for us all a little reminder fairy tapped us on the shoulder.

Join the Great Vallejo Race — Registrations Open Now

Registrations are open now! The challenge is to maintain speed through the shadow of Angel Island, find the best combination of wind and current past the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and East Brother Light Station, and then avoid the mud shoals on the east side of San Pablo Bay.

Westwind Yacht Management — Washing, Waxing and Varnishing

Westwind Yacht Management: Professional yacht care, with personal service.

Springing Into Sailing at Svendsen’s Spring Fling

April 11, 2022

Svendsen’s Marine & Industrial Supply's first annual Spring Fling was a great success, with sailors and vendors from around the Bay coming together to meet and greet, and share their wares.

Disabled Container Ship Towed into San Francisco Bay

The United States Coast Guard has reported that the 564-foot container ship 'Wan Hai 176' has been towed into San Francisco Bay after it reported a loss of engine power on Friday afternoon.