Commentary
Eight Bells Toll for Lake Merritt Sailing Club
Lake Merritt Sailing Club is closing, ending an almost 90-year relationship with Lake Merritt, the City of Oakland, and the San Francisco Bay Area sailing community.
Delta Ditch Run to Delta Doo Dah
The 34th Delta Ditch Run from Point Richmond to Stockton is on this Saturday, June 7.
A Tip on Researching Documented Vessels
Reader and regular 'Latitude' contributor John "Woody" Skoriak shares his tip on how to find information on a vessel's background.
Foreign-Flagged Cruisers Have To Pay Up in Washington State
Washington state applies a unique pilotage fee to foreign-flagged cruising vessels.
The Kraken: Raising the Bar in the South Pacific
When Jim and Pam Yares of the Catana 472 'Roam' walked into a bar named The Kraken in Neifu, Vava’u, Tonga, they found a big old Formosa 51 anchored firmly inside.
Another Puzzle for Latitude Nation Readers To Solve
Here's a cute and interesting new puzzle for our sleuthing readers to solve.
S.F. Sea Scout’s ‘Viking’ Rudder Returns to Base
The S.F. Sea Scout whaleboat 'Viking' lost her rudder during last weekend's Master Mariners Regatta. It has since been found and returned to base.
Memorial Day: Remembering Those Who Served and Sacrificed
We honor and thank those who served and lost their lives for their country.
Grounded Sailboat Creates Possible Marine Hazard in Alameda
A dismasted sailboat has run aground at Crown Beach off the south shore of Alameda.
‘Latitude’ Ambassador Spiffs Up Image at Sports Basement
Gerry Gragg is a sailor and 'Latitude 38' ambassador who loves a reason to chat about sailing with East Bay locals.
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