Commentary
Highlights From the 2023 Long Beach Scuba Show
Let’s dive (pun intended) into the highlights of the Long Beach Scuba Show and discover the wonders that await sailing enthusiasts in the underwater realm.
Max Ebb — To the Guillotine
Max Ebb attends a recent Harbor Commission meeting to join the discussion about the Bay Area's ferry system.
What’s Going On in the Pacific? — A Season of Life-threatening Incidents
In light of an unusually high number of life-threatening incidents in the Pacific this year, Andy Turpin wrote to 'Latitude 38' with some comments.
What About Bob?
"What 'about' Bob?" we hear you thinking. Bob Schulz is our newest Golden Ticket winner and has earned himself a fun new 'Latitude 38' T-shirt!
Sailor Rescued in Southern Ocean Claims Collision With Sunfish
A 22-year-old sailor was on a circumnavigation of Australia, when his boat was damaged and he sustained injuries, causing him to initiate a rescue from the Southern Ocean.
Sometimes, Sailors Don’t Wear Lifejackets
Is it anyone's business whether someone else does or doesn't wear a lifejacket on their boat? What's the balance between encouraging safe habits and taking to the internet to reprimand people for not behaving as we'd like them to?
Is the CrossWater Horizontal Elevator an Alternative to the Oakland Pedestrian Bridge?
Are floating, horizontal elevators a solution to crossing water on foot or bicycle, and a possible alternative to bridges?
Sailagram: A Snapshot of June Sailing
Here it is, the eagerly awaited June Sailagram! Is your photo among the beautiful images shared from last month's sailing adventures?
Fakarava Atoll: Life Underwater in the Pacific and the Bay
Life under the sea is as important to sailors as life above it.
Some Background on S/V ‘Ishi,’ From the Captain’s Friend
In mid-March we shared a story about the 55-ft sloop 'Ishi.' A friend of the boat's captain has shared some background about the man and his vessel.
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