Commentary
‘Sun Dragon’ and ‘Akumu’ Recap Doublehanded Farallones Race
Sergei Podshivalov, Frank van Diggelen and Greg Ashby share their accounts of the 2026 Doublehanded Farallones Race, aboard 'Sun Dragon' and 'Akumu', respectively.
The Contribution and Subscription Forms That Didn’t Work
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Good Jibes #240: Elliot Aron on Singlehanding at Any Age, With Host Ryan Foland
Today we chat with 16-year-old singlehanded sailor Elliot Aron, who made his first solo crossing from L.A. to Catalina Island at age 12.
A (Mostly) Gentle Delivery Over a Graveyard of Ships
Deciding a departure used to rely on a combination of watching the barometer, the 11 o'clock news, NOAA forecasts, SSB broadcasts out of Point Reyes, discussions with local fishermen, and whether the bar crossing was open, or closed.
Who Has Summer San Francisco Bay Area Cruising Plans?
How do you go cruising in Northern California?
The Resourceful Sailor Crafts Affordable Galley Pot Holders
Are you preparing for a lengthy cruise? Are the hundred-dollar bills flowing from your wallet like the prevailing winds? Check out this galley solution.
Reading Latitude 38 Is Good for Your Health!
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Zihuatanejo Sailfest 25 — Fun With Philanthropy
Sailfest started out as a local celebration, but word spread quickly. and boats with flags from all over started showing up.
No More Anchor-Outs in Richardson Bay’s Eelgrass Protection Zone
The last remaining vessel illegally anchored in the Richardson Bay Eelgrass Protection Zone (EPZ) was officially moved last month.
Latitude 38 Helps California Sailing Keep On Keeping On
2027 will be the 50th anniversary of Latitude 38. Richard Spindler and his wife Kathy started the magazine in Sausalito in 1977.
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