General Sailing
Outboard Thermostats — An Open and Closed Case
There is a simple test to determine if a thermostat is opening and closing properly. Place it into boiling water. It should open in the water and close when removed.
Latitude Extra: National Data Buoy Center Not Updating Weather Data
Tim Dick of the Lagoon 42 Malolo just notified us that there is no coastal weather data being fed to WX forecasts indefinitely. At this point, there’s no known cause. Maybe a catastrophic crash or a cyber attack or? More »
Instant Rebate Up To $300 on Andersen Winches
USA Spring 2021 Winch Rebate Program: Up to $300 off per winch for qualifying purchases.
Enjoy Downwind Sailing with Walder Boom Brake
Walder boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.
Last Days for Latitude 38’s SIP Subscriptions
If you took advantage of our last SIP subscription offer, March is the final issue. But fear not ... you can subscribe today.
March Caption Contest(!)
It's Caption Contest(!) time! Have fun with this month's photo.
South Pacific Pounded by Earthquakes and a Cyclone
The South Pacific has been a hive of natural activity recently, with multiple earthquakes and a Category 5 cyclone keeping island nations on alert for damaging winds, rains and tsunamis.
Can Cargo Once Again Cross the Oceans Under Sail?
In shipping news, the French and the British are developing sail-powered ships to carry cargo across the oceans.
The Navigating Mastery of ‘Flying Cloud’s Eleanor Creesy
Born in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in 1814, Creesy learned how to navigate from her father, John Prentiss, captain of the schooner 'Californian' ...
I Bought A Boat! Now What?
We will focus on getting to know your boat, maintenance, and finding your tribe to help you enjoy all the Bay has to offer.
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