Cruising
‘Wild Spirit’ — Cruising West Coast Waters Since 1978
'Wild Spirit' is a Wylie 36, custom cold-molded cruising cutter designed and built for Sausalito sailmaker Peter Sutter, and launched in 1978.
Sailing Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive
Jon Barber had a great weekend on his boat for under $200 — proof that sailing doesn't have to be expensive.
31st Baja Ha-Ha Entries Open Friday, May 9
The Poobah says the 2025 Baja Ha-Ha will be the last. Sign ups open on Friday.
Cruising Yachts — Open-Boat Weekend in Alameda
Come and explore our new and used yachts, and enjoy nautical conversation and snacks.
Spectra Watermaker Workshop at Spaulding
Learn and understand desalination technology, watermaker care and feeding, and get some hands-on experience.
‘Latitude 38’ May Issue on the Docks Now
This month we cruise through the generations with stories about junior sailors, historic vessels, and good times in between.
Cruising Yachts — Open-Boat Weekend in Alameda
Come and explore our new and used yachts, and enjoy nautical conversation and snacks.
Jack Van Ommen — “20th Anniversary of My Dream Come True”
The irrepressible Jack Van Ommen is considering an attempt to become the oldest singlehanded circumnavigator.
Message-in-a-Bottle Hunter Finds West Coast Sailor’s Message
In 2015, 17-year-old Tom Welch threw a message in a bottle overboard in the mid-Atlantic. It was found in February by the Message-In-a-Bottle Hunter.
BoatUS Raises Concerns About DOGE Defunding of NOAA
The defunding of NOAA is a threat to the safety and vitality of mariners. BoatUS is speaking up for boaters.
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