Events
Preparing for a Puddle Jump: Lessons Learned by 2019 First-Timers
When I crossed the equator for the first time last May, I paid tribute to the ocean by pouring out a tipple of precious rum. I’d brought just one large bottle for the trip, because I’d heard that cruisers are only permitted to have a total of six liters of alcohol aboard when they arrive to French Polynesia. More »
Two Big Reasons to Do the Baja Ha-Ha
The Baja Ha-Ha has two big advantages over other outstanding West Coast long-distance events such as the Pacific Cup, the Singlehanded Transpacific Race and Transpac.
A Sneak Peek at March Racing
The San Francisco Bay scene, San Diego sorties and Mexico or bust.
The Beauty of the Bocas Regatta
Cruiser and Latitude 38 contributor Louis Kruk checked in from Panama with a report and photos from the Bocas del Toro Regatta, hosted by Bocas Marina on February 15.
Make Plans to Attend Our Spring Crew Party
Meet and greet fellow sailors. Find crew or get on a boat. Thursday, March 5, 6-9 p.m. Held at the spectacular Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco.
Corinthian Midwinters Go Out with a Whimper
A literal whimper, and shouts across the water of "No!" could be heard in the vicinity of YRA 8, aka R4, a buoy one mile east of Angel Island's Point Blunt.
Far-Flung Pacific Cup Entries
From humble beginnings 40 years ago, the Pacific Cup yacht race has grown into an event that attracts top-tier sailing talent from not just the San Francisco Bay Area but from all over the United States and beyond.
Lessons from the Three Bridge Fiasco
One of the great lessons you learn from the Three Bridge Fiasco is humility. Every year you start with the sense of great possibilities.
American SailGP’s Line-up
Last week, US SailGP Team announced the crew who will guide their F50 catamaran though her paces this season.
What’s the Buzz Around the Pacific Puddle Jump?
Chatting on a hot New Zealand summer day this week, my new friend and fellow Pacific Puddle Jump 2019 alumna Elizabeth Stacey laughingly said to me, “We have a lot of canned tuna!” I can totally relate.
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