General Sailing
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.
Division of Boating and Waterways Boater Card
The California Boater Card shows that its holder has successfully taken and passed a NASBLA/state-approved boater safety education examination.
Latitude 38 Magazine March Issue Out Now
As the weather warms up and the Northern Hemisphere slides into spring, we bring you 'Latitude 38' magazine's March issue. This month we have a host of great stories along with our regular columns.
Boys’ Own ‘Adventure’ Lands a World Record
Ollie and Harry Ferguson sent their toy pirate ship across the oceans in search of adventure. The Playmobil ship 'Adventure' set a Guinness World Record for 'the most travelled toy ship'.
Is Today the First Day of Spring?
With the flip of the calendar to the month of March, so begins spring. What?! No, spring starts on the vernal equinox.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of February Sailing
Real photos from real sailors, every month.
S/Y ‘Black Pearl’ and M/Y ‘Go’ Have Run-ins with Docks
The Black Pearl is a 350-ft three-masted sailing yacht. She has a 49-ft beam and a gross tonnage of around 2,864 tons. But none of this helped her when the vessel's crew recorded true wind speeds of over 63 knots at her dock in Porto Montenegro.
Sailors Attract Sailors — Sometimes in Unexpected Places
While walking in Arizona, Pat McIntosh spotted a sailing dingy tied to a car roof. “Who's got the car with the sailboat on top out here?” All the RV’ers looked at me as if they had never heard of a sailboat before.
Long Beach Yacht Club’s Growing Soling Fleet
We know many clubs have tried club-owned boats available for member usage, but it remains a challenging program to manage. Long Beach Yacht Club has successfully created a club-owned fleet of Solings for member use.
Modern Sailing School & Club is Hiring
Complete your ASA IQCs at MSC! Our new instructors receive 100% tuition reimbursement for each clinic after teaching their first course at the level.
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