Chris Gage’s Express 27 Ergo leads the charge upriver in shorts and T-shirts, ready for Stockton’s 107-degree temps. © With gusts topping 38 knots, this weekend’s racing fleets saw a fair amount of carnage. More »

In the June issue of Latitude 38, this writer reported on the foiling trimaran l’Hydroptère and their upcoming TransPacific record attempt. While our info about Alain Thébault’s foiling trimaran was correct, the current TransPacific record that we stated was incorrect. More »

We’re saddened to report that Nolan ‘Noe’ Goodman of Santa Cruz YC passed away sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning after racing on Ray Lotto’s Express 27 El Raton in the Delta Ditch Run. More »

Although this summer’s America’s Cup activities have seen plenty of bad news and controversy lately, the build-up to AC 34 has also spawned some decidedly upbeat news stories. A case in point was Fred Eagle’s recent report about the legendary Loick Peyron’s outreach to local disabled sailors.  More »

Almost since the Internet was invented, scammers have figured out ways to bilk honest people out of their hard-earned money. Nigerian 419 scams — a Nigerian prince needs you to help him smuggle $20 million out of the country and, in return for the favor, he’ll give you a 30% cut — still end up in our inboxes several times a week, even though anyone with email should know by now that if an offer seems too good to be true, it is.  More »

Be prepared to stern-tie to the docks in front of the Petaluma YC. Don’t be shy in helping fellow boaters tie up — it will almost certainly be appreciated! © Alex Pearce After writing the June issue article espousing the joys of cruising to Petaluma (page 98-99), this writer was challenged by a friend to take her own advice and head up river this weekend. More »

The Swedish team is reportedly working around the clock to get their second-generation boat ready for competition in the Louis Vuitton Cup. © Sander van der Borch / Artemis Racing In the aftermath of America’s Cup crewman Andrew Simpson’s death last month during a training sail, there has been substantial speculation about whether the Swedish Artemis Racing syndicate would continue its quest for the Auld Mug — especially since the team has remained silent about its plans. More »

Aegea draws 6.5 feet and is looking for a little summer adventure. Aegea
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "I’m interested in taking my Sabre 38 MkII Aegea up to Tomales Bay," writes San Francisco’s John Zeratsky. More »