General Sailing
Summer Sailstice Memories
Last weekend offered sailors a chance to warm up at Summer Sailstice before the rain started.
latitude/John A.
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The last three days of rain have really put a damper on the sailing spirit, but for those who participated in last weekend’s Summer Sailstice, their memories kept them warm and dry. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The last three days of rain have really put a damper on the sailing spirit, but for those who participated in last weekend’s Summer Sailstice, their memories kept them warm and dry. More »
Unresolved Issues for AC 34
Sadly, in the modern era of America’s Cup racing, contentiousness between competitors off the water has sometimes been more explosive than on the race course. America’s Cup 34 seems to be following that trend. More »
MOD70 Spindrift Flips During Inshore Race
The MOD70 Spindrift capsized in the La Route du Princes.
© 2013 Chris Schmid / Spindrift Racing
In the upcoming July issue of Latitude 38, we give two reasons for preferring MOD70 trimarans over AC72s for the America’s Cup. More »
AYSF Team Attempt Rescue
A tragedy unfolded Friday afternoon when a woman’s minivan careened across Marina Green and into the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay. At Golden Gate YC, the American Youth Sailing Force — the local Red Bull Youth America’s Cup team — were getting ready for a fundraising mixer at the club when the accident occurred. More »
Wooden Beauties Gather Sunday
At Sunday’s Wooden Boat Show, owners give visitors a rare opportunity to inspect their beloved sailing crafts from stem to stern.
latitude/Andy
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If the sight of classic boats with gleaming varnish warms your heart, be sure to check out the annual Wooden Boat Show this Sunday, from 10 a.m. More »
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If the sight of classic boats with gleaming varnish warms your heart, be sure to check out the annual Wooden Boat Show this Sunday, from 10 a.m. More »
Get Belted — or Else!
This isn’t exactly about sailing, but we think it’s important enough to mention anyway for a couple of reasons.
After coming out of the drainage ditch on the other side of the road and rolling over twice, de Mallorca and the Tahoe ended up atop this six-foot tall berm facing the opposite direction. More »
What’s with the Difference in Forecasts?
For about the last four days or so, Passage Weather has predicted that the weather off the Pacific Coast of mainland Mexico will feature a couple of pretty strong tropical storms, one of which they forecast will sweep by not far from Puerto Vallarta and up toward Cabo San Lucas. More »
No Permits for La Playa on July 4
Heads up for those in SoCal that reservations made on the SDHPD mooring online reservation system for the A-1/La Playa Anchorage for July 4-8 are no longer valid and that space will be on a first-come, first-served basis, according to a special notice from the Port of San Diego. More »
Encinal YC Gearing Up for Sailstice
Summer Sailstice organizers ordered perfect weather sunny & in the 70s for this weekend celebration of sailing in Alameda (or wherever you are).
latitude/John A.
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC With this weekend’s Summer Sailstice events now just a few days away, volunteers at Encinal YC are busy making preparations. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC With this weekend’s Summer Sailstice events now just a few days away, volunteers at Encinal YC are busy making preparations. More »
Darling Thief Fit to Stand Trial
In the wee hours of March 4, three people eased the $2.8-million Oyster 82 Darling out of her slip at Sausalito Yacht Harbor and sailed her as far as Pacifica before grounding her on Linda Mar Beach. More »
Receive emails when 'Lectronic Latitude is updated. SUBSCRIBE