Maritime History
The USCG ‘Eagle’ Has Landed — Almost
The USCG tall ship 'Eagle' and her 120 crew are scheduled to dock in San Francisco next Wednesday.
Judges Keep Busy at Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show
Three Bay Area sailors had the honor of walking the docks, taking photos, chatting with owners and crew, and making check marks on their detailed score sheets.
USCG Barque ‘Eagle’ Update
The barque 'Eagle' is expected to sail into San Francisco Bay on June 25.
Researching My Grandfather’s Epic Legacy and the ‘Ysabel May’
Marc English is researching his grandfather's voyage aboard the 1910-built 'Ysabel May' and would like to learn about the Bay's currents in 1917.
Three Wooden Boat Shows in California This Coming Weekend
Classic boat lovers have three shows to choose from in California this weekend.
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.
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