Commentary
Treasure Island — A Treasure of an Anchorage
There's something honest about an anchorage that demands your attention before it gives you comfort.
‘The Resourceful Sailor: 45 Essays’ Has a Winner!
"Remember, keep your solutions prudent and safe, and have a blast."
Finally, Progress on Cleaning Up the Oakland Estuary
The painfully troubled Oakland Estuary is showing some signs of long-overdue progress.
Good Jibes #253: Phil Mills on Restoring Old Boats, With Host John Arndt
Phil is a West Coast sailor who loves restoring classic wooden boats and is heavily involved in the Master Mariners.
The Sinking of ‘Volare’ — A Perfect Storm?
It was not a stormy day on San Francisco Bay, though it may have been a "perfect storm" that caused the truly horrific tragedy of the 1981 50-ft Marine Trader 'Volare's sinking on Tuesday.
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!
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