Maritime History
‘Yankee’ Needs a New Home
The 65-ft gaff sloop Yankee started her life racing under the Corinthian Yacht Club burgee before changing hands and eventually becoming the flagship of the St. Francis Yacht Club.
Wooden Boat Show Organizer Randall von Wedel Finds ‘Grisette’ in Europe
An update on 'Grisette', a former Bay Area classic now being restored in Europe.
Commemorating Jack London’s 150th Birthday
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the writer Jack London's birth on January 12, 1876, here is a look at the six boats he sailed on the Bay.
Latitude 38 Halloween Delivery Day: November Issue
Today is delivery day and the November issue of 'Latitude 38' is on the docks, and for subscribers, it's in the mail.
Call of the Sea Celebrates Its 20th Gala Gathering
Call of the Sea celebrated its 20th Gala event at the St. Francis YC on Saturday.
Colombian Tall Ship ARC ‘Gloria’ Due To Arrive Thursday, October 9
ARC 'Gloria' is one of three tall ships that are visiting the Bay Area this year.
Schooner ‘Seaward’: The Quiet Legacy Behind Call of the Sea
There aren't many schooners on the Bay, and Call of the Sea's 'Seaward' remains one of the most active.
Get Salty With a Maritime S.F. Walking Tour, and Shoreline Lake’s “Yearly Sale of Cool Stuff”
Next time you want to explore the Bay, enjoy a free guided tour that takes in San Francisco's maritime history, on foot.
Invitation to ‘Clover’s Open Day With VetsBoats In Richmond
'Clover' floats again after nine months on the hard. Visit 'Clover', learn more about her restoration, and support VetsBoats at the open house on Wednesday, October 1, from 9 a.m.
It Takes a Family — ‘Gold Star’ Sails in the Great Schooner Race
Gold Star finished mid-fleet but we didn't break anything and no one got hurt. That counts as a very good day on one of these big wooden sailboats.
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