Cruising
Bay Area Sailing School Club Nautique Declares Bankruptcy
The loss of Bay Area sailing school Club Nautique leaves a void for many members, instructors and boat owners.
Reflections on Cruising the Coast of Venezuela
Hopefully it's only temporary, but this would be a less-than-ideal time to cruise the coast of Venezuela.
Changes in Latitudes — Science From a Sailboat Aboard ‘Rafifi’
Dr. Melissa Ward and a ragtag group of scientists set sail aboard 'Rafifi 'to study evolutionary biology on island archipelagos across the world.
Delivering Latitude 38 Sailing Sunshine Before Another Rainy Stretch
Latitude 38's Bay Area delivery drivers will be taking advantage of a break in the rain to deliver January's Latitude 38.
Local Surveyor and Circumnavigator Jim Jessie at the Oakland Yacht Club
Jim Jessie is still hanging out with friends at the Oakland Yacht Club.
SV ‘Stargazer’ Becomes a Fully Fledged Kid Boat
When David and I first sailed Stargazer to Mexico in the 2011 Baja Ha- Ha, it was with a couple of friends. When we returned to the Ha-Ha last year, the crew included our daughters, 13-year-old Emily and 10-year-old Harper, and Stargazer was — and is — a fully fledged kid boat. More »
Barra de Navidad 2026 Cruise-In Week and Fiesta de Veleros Soon!
The 2026 Barra de Navidad Cruise-In Week starts on Friday, February 6, and continues until Sunday, February 15.
Good Jibes #222: Commodore Tompkins on 600,000 Miles of Sailing, With Host John Arndt, Pt. 2
Hear Commodore's most memorable stories including the time he was featured in "Sports Illustrated," the spicy origin of his boat's name, and much more.
Keeping an Eye on US Virgin Islands Shipping Traffic
A rude morning wake-up call.
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast … Go Sailing
We're working so hard to speed up so that we have time to slow down.
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