Commentary
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?
Fakarava Atoll: Life Underwater in the Pacific and the Bay
Life under the sea is as important to sailors as life above it.
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?
Stars or Starlink? Sailors Have More Choices Than Ever
Starlink is launching a new era for sailors. Like people on shore, sailors are debating the value of advancing technology's place in our lives, and how to incorporate time in the virtual world with time in the real world.
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.
Summertime on San Francisco Bay — Get Amongst It!
As the weekend approaches, we're looking back at some of the summer sailing happening on the Bay.
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