Maritime History
Woody Skoriak With Four Decades of Local Maritime Training
California is home to great training resources for anyone who wants to pursue a professional sailing and maritime career. Cal Maritime Academy is right off San Pablo Bay in Vallejo, and graduates new classes of merchant marines every year.
Patagonia Hosts Crew of ‘Hōkūleʻa’
Held together by six miles of rope with no nuts, no bolts, and no screws, the Hōkūleʻa‘ is an oceangoing canoe tethered together by trust, tradition, and Polynesian culture. Several of the crew who arrived in San Francisco on September 24 assembled Wednesday night at a San Francisco Patagonia retail store to share stories about their experience as navigators with the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) and raise funds for their community at home in Hawaii, rebuilding after the fires. More »
The Grand Poobah Recalls the 79-ft Ketch ‘Miramar’
The spectacular ketch 'Miramar' has a long history and is always stunning to capture in photos.
Greet ‘Hokule’a’ at San Francisco Maritime Museum on Sept 24
How did they do it before Starlink, GPS, Expedition and always-on navigational tools? The well-traveled Polynesian voyaging canoe 'Hōkūle‘a' will be in San Francisco on September 24 to show you how.
Allen Gross Keeps the Sailing History of ‘Folly’ Alive and Well
The cutter 'Folly' was built in San Francisco while shipbuilder Matthew Turner was still building boats at his shipyard in Benicia.
Call of the Sea Crew Party With Latitude 38
Before you come along to the Crew Party, stop in at Call of Sea's dock by the Bay Model and take a guided tour of the brigantine 'Matthew Turner.'
September’s Latitude 38 Magazine Is Out Today
Yes! Today is September 1, and the day our new issue hits the docks! Here's a preview of what's inside.
Brigantine ‘Matthew Turner’ Featured in ‘WoodenBoat’ Magazine
The Bay Area's 'Matthew Turner' gets full coverage in 'WoodenBoat' magazine with an in-depth look at the history, inspiration and construction of Alan Olson's vision for a Bay Area educational tall ship.
San Francisco Sea Scouts — Teamwork Afloat
'Latitude 38's Heather Breaux spent some time with the San Francisco Sea Scouts to learn about their programs and the unique young people who participate.
Any Excuse To Celebrate: Today Is National Rum Day
August 16, is National Rum Day! A perfect day for our community, because what sailor doesn't like rum?
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