Current News
‘Bayesian’ Salvage Underway While Investigations Continue
Bayesian's salvage has begun while investigations determine that the sizable mast contributed to the yacht capsizing.
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.
Join the Crew and Become a ‘Latitude 38’ Delivery Driver
Want to be everyone's favorite sailor? We're looking for a new delivery driver for the “S.F. Peninsula” route.
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.
S.F. Sea Scouts Banquet Supports Generations of Sailors
San Francisco Sea Scouts' annual banquet brought together generations of alumni and raised nearly $40,000 for the Sea Scout programs.
Emirates Team New Zealand Announces 38th America’s Cup Venue and Team Changes
Naples, Italy, has been announced as the host city for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to be held in spring and summer of 2027.
Emergency Seaglider Recovery Needed in the Pacific — Can You Help?
Students at the University of Washington are looking for sailors in the Pacific who can help retrieve a seaglider before it runs out of power.
USCG Seeks Comment on Removal of Buoys in the Northeast
The USCG is proposing to remove hundreds of buoys in the country's Northeast.
Calendar Alert: Opening Day on the South Bay
South Bay Yacht Club is inviting boaters to its Opening Day on the South Bay on Memorial Day weekend — Saturday, May 24.
Velella Velella Everywhere, Including in the Bay
Sailing the central Bay last week, I literally ran into thousands of 'Velella velella' floating in a swath approximately 1000 yards long.
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