Latitude 38 Magazine
Eight Bells — Remembering Jim DeWitt
James Harden DeWitt was born in Oakland on February 13, 1930. Jim became fascinated by sailboats and art at an early age. When he was 7, he drew pictures of sailboats while watching his dad build a 19-ft sloop in their backyard.
Sharing Sailors’ Superstitions on Friday the 13th
Welcome to 2023's first of two Friday the 13ths. We took this opportunity to share a few interesting sailors' superstitions.
Good Jibes #73: Milly Biller on Lifelong 110 Sailing
Milly is the port captain of the Inverness Yacht Club and has been sailing International 110s since childhood.
When the Baja-Bash Is the ‘Baja Barely-a-Bash’
The northward Baja Bash has a notorious reputation for testing boats and crew morale, especially during the typical May/June time frame, when insurers coax cruisers clear of potential hurricanes.
2023 Comes Early! January Issue and 2023 YRA Calendar Out Today
We couldn't wait two more days! The first 'Latitude 38' for 2023 is out today, along with the 2023 Northern California Sailing Calendar.
Good Jibes Episode #71: A Christmas Tale — “Bay Is Salt” (Verbatim)
As this is our last 'Good Jibes' for the year, and it is Christmas week, we decided to tell you a Christmas tale as it appeared in the pages of 'Latitude 38' in December 1977.
Happy Holidays From the Crew at Latitude 38
The Usual December Dilemma: Max Ebb Goes Shopping
As November became December, Max Ebb decided to take up Lee Helm's suggestion and found himself shopping for books. But not the ones you might expect…
Need To Do Any Last-Minute Christmas Shopping for a Sailor?
We've always liked to say that 'Latitude' is written for readers, or for those who appreciate holding a hard copy of some sailing literature in their hands.
Finding a Golden Ticket (and a Boat) in ‘Latitude 38’
First, he found a new-to-him sailboat in the pages of 'Latitude 38' and, later, John Daughters opened another issue of 'Latitude 38' to find a winning, blue-colored "Golden Ticket."
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