COVID-19 Sailing
Is San Francisco Bay Closed to Sailing?
There is no law restricting sailing on San Francisco Bay, though each county has issued guidelines supporting the governor's overall shelter-in-place directive.
Keeping Creative (and Sane) in the Time of COVID
Greetings, Latitude Nation, from 37° South.
Life here in New Zealand is probably similar to that in the rest of the world: The main attractions are your living room, Netflix and taking long, destination-less walks. More »
A Message from the Race to Alaska Boss
"Over here at Races High Command we turn on every computer monitor and radio, set them all to news stations, and spin in circles until we find a station that is not reporting on COVID-19. We are still spinning," writes Daniel Evans, Race Boss of the Race to Alaska.
Pacific Cup (and More) Canceled!
Organizers for the Pacific Cup from San Francisco to Oahu have canceled the 2020 race and scheduled the next one to start the week of July 4, 2022.
J/70 Worlds and SailGP New York Canceled
The Executive Committee has postponed the J/70 World Championship to be hosted by California Yacht Club to August 7-15, 2021
Updates from Fiji and French Polynesia
John Dinwiddie and Diane Brown aboard the Hans Christian 38T Tabu Soro checked in from Fiji.
San Diego Bay Officially Closed to Recreational Boating
The Port of San Diego has closed San Diego Bay to recreational boating.
Visit the Canceled Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show
You can take a virtual visit to the canceled boat show through the pre-show planner.
Go or No Go?
The latest cancellation to drop into our inbox is the Master Mariners Regatta. "With so many competitive boats in the fleet, it is with heavy hearts the Board has decided to cancel the Regatta."
Checking in from Half Moon Bay
Harbor's quiet, crabbers are pulling and storing pots. Most are pulled. Everyone is safe distancing. The main bathrooms are closed.
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