Current News
Latitude 38’s December Issue Is Out Today
The December issue is out today, and, as usual, it's packed with stories of sailors busy at their favorite pastime.
Solo Racer Rescued; Orcas Attack Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Tapio Lehtinen took to his liferaft when his Gaia 36 sank.
Jim DeWitt Memorial Service
It is anticipated a memorial service will take place in February.
Jim DeWitt, Bay Area Renaissance Man and Master Artist, Passes at 92
On Saturday, James Harden DeWitt passed away at the age of 92. He was a giant in the Bay Area sailing world as a racer, sailmaker and painter, a true Renaissance man who wore his passions on his sleeve.
Proposed New Marine Sanctuary off California’s Central Coast Progresses
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 152 miles of coastline adjacent to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
The Route du Rhum Floodgates Open
The floodgates are opening in Guadeloupe, with IMOCA 60 monohulls finishing in rapid succession.
Not Much Clarity on New Zealand’s Yacht Immigration Rules
An appeal to NZ's Ministry of Immigration, which was supported by many of the local marine businesses, was declined.
Fatal Capsize at Route du Rhum Finish
Two of the Route du Rhum race organizers have tragically passed away.
An Update on Jack van Ommen as ‘Fleetwood lll’ Nears Completion
Van Ommen says his next challenge is to recover his expenses from the seller, who, by previous accounts, knowingly misrepresented the condition of the boat.
Carnage and Glory in the Route du Rhum
The first two finishers have arrived in Pointe-Ã -Pitre, Guadeloupe, in the 12th edition of the prestigious Route du Rhum singlehanded Transatlantic race.
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