Environmental News
Why Sail?
Sailors race, cruise and daysail, but there's much more to it than that.
Friday King Tides Arrive With Stormy Weather
The final winter king tides are arriving with heavy rains this Friday and Saturday.
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.
Finally Some Good News for the Oakland Estuary
Some bright spots for Oakland during the dark days of winter.
John Sweeney Files New Point Buckler Island Lawsuits
As racer's know, it's good to avoid the protest room and, 'it ain't over 'till it's over.'
#KingTides — Coming to a Foreshore Near You!
The California King Tides Project is again looking for people to photograph the king tides in their local areas and share the photos using the hashtag #KingTides.
We’re Suffering Serious Sailing Sustainable Energy FOMO
Where are the sailors who are creating the clean-energy future?
Agencies and Sailboat Adrift on the Oakland-Alameda Estuary
Imagine you were the "good Samaritan" and decided to take the boat in tow. What would you do?
“Mayday, Mayday” — That Sinking Feeling on the Oakland Estuary
"Déjà vu all over again." Winter brings storms and sinking boats to the estuary.
‘DragonSlayer’ Sails Baja Alongside Racing Dolphins
After departing Bahía Tortuga, Cliff Newell and Katy Jacobs found themselves sailing alongside a large pod of racing dolphins.
Receive emails when 'Lectronic Latitude is updated. SUBSCRIBE