Go or No Go?

April 3, 2020

The latest cancellation to drop into our inbox is the Master Mariners Regatta. "With so many competitive boats in the fleet, it is with heavy hearts the Board has decided to cancel the Regatta."

Checking in from Half Moon Bay

Harbor's quiet, crabbers are pulling and storing pots. Most are pulled. Everyone is safe distancing. The main bathrooms are closed.

Pac Cup Prep in Times of Pandemic

The last hundred days leading up to the Pacific Cup are usually a hive of activity as competitors are busy preparing their boats, getting inspected, and training.

Revisiting the Question: Should We Be Sailing?

Here's a tough question from a reader: "Could Latitude 38 help clarify the guidelines for the stay-at-home order? The City of Alameda and their police department have no guidelines to follow."

State Will Impose High-Impact Waterfront Development

April 1, 2020

Soon, high-rise hotels, condos and the accoutrements of gentrification might not be just a possibility in waterfront cities, but a requirement.

A Solution for the Crowded Waters of Newport Bay

Newport Beach harbor has a new plan to ease congestion on Newport Bay with the installation of The Ocean Loop electromagnetic rails installed on the bottom of the harbor.

Virtual Education and Enrichment

As we shelter in place and catch up on our reading, studying, streaming and viewing, it occurs to us that it is like we are having a second winter season.

News of California Offshore Race Week and More

News of Opening Day on the Bay, California Offshore Race Week, Transpac Tahiti and the Atlantic Cup.

Tall Ship ‘Pilgrim’ Sinks at Dock in Dana Point

March 30, 2020

The Dana Point-based tall ship Pilgrim, an iconic replica that has served as an education platform for hundreds of thousands of students, sank at her dock on Sunday. The cause is unknown. More »

April Racing Preview — or Not!

Normally in this slot we would post a look ahead to next month's racing calendar highlights. Instead, we'll continue with the updates we've been filing since that fateful Friday the 13th.