Commentary
The Smaller the Boat the Bigger the Adventure
We've recently sensed a big interest in small boats. There are probably a few reasons for this. Once-active sailors have been orphaned on the shore.
Help Ensure Access for People at Urban Parks
This November, Bay Area residents living in Ward #1 of the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) will have an important ballot choice to make for the Director of that ward. That seat was held for many years by Whitney Dotson
Svendsen’s Boat Works in Alameda — the End of an Era?
Alameda Marina was home to Svendsen's, Island Yacht Club, Doyle Sails, Hogin Sails, LTD Marine, Carl Schumacher's design studio and many dry-sailed boats.
International Ocean Virtual Film Festival on Now
The 17th Annual International Oceans Film Festival is on now. The event which usually runs in March has this year become a virtual event. In addition to the online screenings, the IOFF is hosting livestream interviews, Q&A sessions, and panel discussions with filmmakers.
Film About Pioneering California Circumnavigators
Steering their 53-ft cutter Awahnee to places no small boat had been before, they spent decades navigating the relentless pull of family and adventure.
Down East Maine Sailing Escape from Pandemics and Hurricanes
Sailing the coast of Maine provides classic relief from life ashore.
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: One of the Good Guys
You may have seen Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on the news in the last few weeks. He is a 29-year-old offensive lineman on the Kansas City Chiefs football team. Back in February, he helped that franchise earn their first Superbowl rings in 50 years.
Larry Pardey Sets Sail on Final Voyage
Legendary sailor Larry Pardey passes away peacefully in Kawau, New Zealand.
Who Won the June Caption Contest(!)?
Each month on 'Lectronic Latitude we post a new Caption Contest (!), and in the next month's Latitude 38 we share our favorite captions and announce the winner. Who won?
Tragic Shark Attack Disturbs Maine Summer
Along the normally peaceful coastline of Maine, a summer tragedy intruded on an already difficult year. On Monday afternoon the first fatal shark attack ever recorded along the coast of Maine occurred just a couple miles away from our summer sailing getaway.
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