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Joyon Starts Attack on Solo Circumnavigation Record

November 23, 2007
If the off-the-water battles for the America’s Cup disgust you, there is an antidote, and it’s Frenchman Francis Joyon, who today started his assault on the solo around the world record of 71 days, 14 hours and 18 minutes. More »

Koast to Koast Wins for Kilroy

November 14, 2007
It hasn’t mattered which coast Samba has raced on, she’s come out on top. latitude/JR
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC John Kilroy Jr., who calls San Francisco as well as Malibu home, went east to Annapolis, Maryland on November 2-4 to take top honors at the IRC East Coast Championships with his TP52 Samba Pa Ti. More »
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America’s Cup Talks Stalled

Just when you thought it was safe to buy your ticket to Valencia, negotiations between America’s Cup Defender Société Nautique de Genève (SNG)/Alinghi and GGYC’s BMW Oracle have come to a screeching halt. More »
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YRA Year-End Trophy Party Tomorrow

November 12, 2007
Just a quick reminder that the YRA’s Year-End Trophy party is tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at Berkeley YC. If you won a trophy in a YRA race this year, or if you’re a YRA season champion, you don’t want to miss this annual fiesta! More »
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33rd America’s Cup Race Dates Set

November 9, 2007
Moving forward as if there was no lawsuit pending, America’s Cup Management announced yesterday that the 33rd America’s Cup will start July 18, 2009 in Valencia, Spain. They also revealed some new regulations — such as limiting competitors’ costs by banning two-boat testing, introducing ‘no sail’ periods and restricting the number of sails competitors can have — as well as more details on on the new AC90 class: The boats will be 90 feet long with a 21-ft draft and 17-ft beam. More »

The Midwinters Begin

November 5, 2007
As Farr as the eye can see – Wicked and Racer X struggle to make wakes during yesterday’s SYC Midwinters. latitude/LaDonna
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Bay Area racers were out in full force this weekend competing (or at least trying to) in several midwinters – Golden Gate YC (abandoned due to no wind), Sausalito YC, South Bay YRA and Berkeley YC‘s Chowder Series – as well as Island YC‘s Jack and Jill +1. More »

Australia or Bust

Five years ago, young Michael Radziejowski was bitten by the sailing bug in a big way. Now just 15, he’s the bowman on the IOR Warhorse Infinity and has taken up International Canoe racing with a passion. More »

The 90-Foot Beast

November 2, 2007
It’s official – the AC90 Rule has been published and the future looks bright for the 33rd America’s Cup. Briefly, the rule says AC boats will be 90 feet in length overall with a draft of 6.5 m (21.3 feet) and a displacement of 23 tons. More »

Women’s Circuit Wraps Up November 4

October 29, 2007
With just one race left, a queen of Latitude 38’s unofficial women’s circuit will be crowned soon. Whether you’ve done lots of women skipper events or are considering entering your first race, you’re encouraged to enter Island Yacht Club’s Jack & Jill + 1, to be sailed on the Estuary Saturday, November 4. More »