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Caption Contest(!)
Welcome to the October Caption Contest(!). We don't see pumpkins or skeletons, but there does seem to be something spooky going on.
Fleet Week — The Show Must Go On
While the government has shut down, resourceful Fleet Week organizers have found alternatives to continue "in-flight entertainment" without your iPad.
Two Hot Takes on Each End of Environmentalism
Despite the polarizing rhetoric, as sailors, we all fundamentally agree that we love the ocean and are interested in its stewardship.
Good Jibes #212: Dennis Surtees on Sailing Championships Around the World
Hear how Dennis fell in love with the 5O5, how he overcame his reputation for capsizing, what to do when your mast breaks, his stories from racing with a young Paul Cayard, and frightening tales from sailing with sharks.
A Hands-On Trick to Learn Port From Starboard
Here's a simple and novel way to remember port from starboard. Why didn't we think of that?
Colombian Tall Ship ARC ‘Gloria’ Due To Arrive Thursday, October 9
ARC 'Gloria' is one of three tall ships that are visiting the Bay Area this year.
What Boat Would You Race or Cruise This Year?
What boat would you choose from the pages of 'Latitude 38'?
Meeting More of the Ha-Ha Fleet, 2025
Over the past couple of months we've been sharing the sailing bios of some of this year's Baja Ha-Ha fleet. Here are a few more.
Schooner ‘Seaward’: The Quiet Legacy Behind Call of the Sea
There aren't many schooners on the Bay, and Call of the Sea's 'Seaward' remains one of the most active.
Yes, You Can Still Sail at Lake Merritt
For decades, the City of Oakland’s Parks and Recreation Department has offered sailboat lessons for children and adults at Lake Merritt, and rentals for those with some sailing experience.
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