Maritime History
Eight Bells Toll for Lake Merritt Sailing Club
Lake Merritt Sailing Club is closing, ending an almost 90-year relationship with Lake Merritt, the City of Oakland, and the San Francisco Bay Area sailing community.
A Tip on Researching Documented Vessels
Reader and regular 'Latitude' contributor John "Woody" Skoriak shares his tip on how to find information on a vessel's background.
The Kraken: Raising the Bar in the South Pacific
When Jim and Pam Yares of the Catana 472 'Roam' walked into a bar named The Kraken in Neifu, Vava’u, Tonga, they found a big old Formosa 51 anchored firmly inside.
Another Puzzle for Latitude Nation Readers To Solve
Here's a cute and interesting new puzzle for our sleuthing readers to solve.
West Coast Schooners in San Diego for the America’s Schooner Cup
Race day for the 37th America's Schooner Cup was predicted to have light airs as usual, with winds of 7–9 knots.
Join Rocking the Boat San Francisco’s Spring Launch Celebration
Join the Spring Launch Celebration and launch of the restored' Neptune,' a 14-ft Whitehall built by students in the Bronx in 2004.
Master Mariners Toast the Past — and Prepare for the Start Line
The Master Mariners Benevolent Association gathered last Friday to honor the individuals and organizations supporting traditional sailing on San Francisco Bay.
Mexican Tall Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge Leaving Two Dead
The Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc drifted backward under the Brooklyn Bridge, snapping off all three of her topmasts and killing two crew.
VetsBoats Brings New Life to SV ‘Clover’
VetsBoats founder Terry Moran's relationship with 'Clover' began when his 10-year-old eyes spied her racing that year's Master Mariners regatta.
Join the 45th Annual Memorial Cruise
Join the 45th Annual Memorial Cruise aboard a WWII Liberty Ship.
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