Commentary
Doublehanders Frank and Sergei Race Their First Pacific Cup
Three first-timers are racing to Hawaii in the 2026 Pacific Cup.
A 1983 Classified Ad Forges a Cape Horn Adventure and a Lifelong Bond
A small classified ad in the September 1983 issue of Latitude 38 started a voyage rounding Cape Horn and a lifelong sailing bond.
Ros de Vries and ‘Quiver’ Line Up for the 2026 Pacific Cup
As we approach the start of this year's Pacific Cup, we're highlighting some of the sailors and teams racing to Hawaii. Today we’re featuring Ros de Vries and the Santa Cruz 40 'Quiver'.
Andy Schwenk Knows Who’s Going To Win the Pacific Cup
Before you place your bets on who's going to win the Pacific Cup, it would be worth reading Andy Schwenk's take on the outcome.
Happy Fourth of July Weekend to All West Coast Sailors, Plus S.F. Bay Fireworks Exclusion Zones
Whether you're on San Diego Bay, Catalina, Marina del Rey, Morro Bay, Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay or the Delta, Fort Bragg, the Mendocino coast, or anywhere else, have a happy and safe 250th Fourth of July!
Win a Copy of ‘The Resourceful Sailor: 45 Essays’
Answer one question to be in the draw for a copy of The Resourceful Sailor's epic book.
How Do You Get on the Cover of ‘Latitude 38’?
Meticulous planning or a lucky nautical mistake?
Reading Latitude 38 Is Good for Your Health!
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South Beach Yacht Club Hosts Summer Camps in McCovey Cove
Every week from June 8 to August 14, the South Beach Yacht Club is holding summer sailing camps for kids ages 8-16 at McCovey Cove.
Oakland and Affiliated Agencies Continue To Fail Public Access to the Bay
It may be easier to open the Strait of Hormuz than to open a public dock on the Oakland shoreline.
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