Commentary
Taking a ‘Good Jibes’ Holiday With a Read Through 2022
Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing live readings of some of our favorite stories from the pages of Latitude 38. You might even be surprised to hear one from our "waaaay back" machine.
A Relaxing Saturday Sail, or Messing About in Boats?
How often have you gone to your boat, feeling a bit grumpy and down about the "work" you have to do, only to get there and happily get stuck into even the dirtiest of jobs?
Here Are Some Salty Phrases To Start Your Week — Part 1
Most sailors are familiar with the main seagoing words that have made their ways into everyday jargon. But you might be surprised at how many familiar phrases also came down the gangplank.
Grateful for Blue Friday, Small Business Saturday, and #Giving Tuesday
However you choose to spend your Thanksgiving weekend, we hope you have fun, stay safe (and well), and that you get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, especially on the water.
Jim DeWitt, Bay Area Renaissance Man and Master Artist, Passes at 92
On Saturday, James Harden DeWitt passed away at the age of 92. He was a giant in the Bay Area sailing world as a racer, sailmaker and painter, a true Renaissance man who wore his passions on his sleeve.
Burn, Baby: A Question on Marine Flare Exercise Protocols
We all carry the required flares, but how many of us have ever practiced using them? How do we even do that?
Sailagram: A Snapshot of October Sailing
We love the sailing community! You guys are awesome and we appreciate the photos you send us each month. Check out October's Sailagram photos.
The Great Pumpkin Visits Richmond Yacht Club
What made this particular edition of the Great Pumpkin so epic?
Volcanic Eruption on Angel Island
There are tectonic shifts happening on Planet Earth, so you never know what might appear next.
Note to the Blue Angels: Real Angels Don’t Drop Bombs
When the US military puts on its Blue Angels air show it's greeted by cheers from many, but not all. The crew of 'Hokahey' share another perspective on the military parade and show.
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