Commentary
Today’s Women Making Tomorrow’s Sailing History
There are countless women who are forging a career in sailing today, creating the historical sailing women of the future.
Whatever the Weather, the Spring Equinox Has Arrived
Yes, it's still raining, and yes, the snow is still falling, but eventually, the weather will catch up with the season and we'll start to see more sunny days and higher temperatures (we hope).
Green, Green Everywhere — Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
If you do anything green today for St. Patrick's Day, take some photos and send them to us. We need more color in our photo archives.
Sailing-Art Mystery Solved by ‘Latitude 38’ Readers!
'Latitude' readers love solving sailing mysteries. This time they succeeded in identifying an unknown boat, in some unknown time and place.
Oakland City Council Passes Nuisance Vessel Act to Clean Up the Estuary
A new Nuisance Vessel Ordinance in Oakland promises to help start a long-overdue Estuary cleanup.
Captain Mary Patten of ‘Neptune’s Car’
No history of women in sailing is complete without the story of 19-year-old Mary Patten, who captained a 216-ft clipper from somewhere near Cape Horn to San Francisco in 1856.
Will Proposed Oakland A’s Ball Park Impede a Future Port of Oakland Estuary Turning Basin?
In one of the starkest conflicts between expanding development and the Bay Area's working waterfront, concerns have surfaced that an ambitious project along the Oakland Estuary could interfere with ship traffic.
Happy International Women’s Day From the Women of Latitude 38
In celebration of International Women's Day, we introduce you to the women of Latitude 38.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of February Sailing
As we sail into spring we have a whole new Sailagram album full of photos from February's outstanding (and some not-so-great) sailing days.
Where Will You Find the March Issue of ‘Latitude 38’ This Weekend?
Looking for something to read on a rainy weekend? We have many places where you can pick up the new issue of 'Latitude 38,' including Almanac Beer in Alameda.
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