Cruising
San Francisco on the Bay: Dock, Dine, Stay, Play
Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Not Every Christmas Present Has To Fit Under the Tree
There are many places to find great presents for your favorite sailor. Have you thought about checking out the 'Latitude 38' Classifieds?
Proposed New Marine Sanctuary off California’s Central Coast Progresses
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 152 miles of coastline adjacent to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
Not Much Clarity on New Zealand’s Yacht Immigration Rules
An appeal to NZ's Ministry of Immigration, which was supported by many of the local marine businesses, was declined.
An Update on Jack van Ommen as ‘Fleetwood lll’ Nears Completion
Van Ommen says his next challenge is to recover his expenses from the seller, who, by previous accounts, knowingly misrepresented the condition of the boat.
Twenty-Eighth Baja Ha-Ha Fleet Arrives in Cabo San Lucas
It was a blissful sail south for the 100+ cruisers in the 28th Baja Ha-Ha. Accompanied by a full moon, an eclipse and warm breezes, the fleet revelled in idyllic sailing conditions.
These Legends Have Been Inducted Into National Sailing Hall of Fame
The National Sailing Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2022 on November 5.
Making Tracks on San Francisco Bay, Baja and the Atlantic
While we were making local tracks on San Francisco Bay, others were getting ready to make tracks on other parts of the world's oceans.
Finding Cities Close to Docks, and Real America, in SoCal
After departing from Berkeley Marina five days earlier, the final destination was Ventura. Santa Barbara had not been on the itinerary. I was struck by how close Santa Barbara was to the ocean.
Sail MS Crew Reports From Mid-Baja Ha-Ha
The Baja Ha-Ha started on Monday, October 31, in perfect conditions that have only gotten better. Fresh breezes, fresh fish and warming air have made it all an idyllic year to be sailing the Ha-Ha.
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