Current News
Australia’s Brisbane to Gladstone Fleet Races Amid Headwinds and Lightning Strikes
The 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Race started on Good Friday (AEST) with a weather forecast for northerly winds and possible severe thunderstorms — both of which occurred.
The Ocean Race Leg 3’s Surprising Finish in Brazil
Despite a mid-race mast repair just days into the start, Team Malizia took the winner's podium at the end of The Ocean Race Leg 3.
Are You Coming to the Svendsen’s Spring Fling, and ‘Latitude 38’ Crew Party?
Next weekend is the annual Spring Fling Show at Svendsen's Marine in Alameda, and throughout the day, we're hosting the 'Latitude 38' Spring Crew List Party at our booth!
Dog Stolen During Armed Robbery in Panama Found Safe
A six-month-old dog stolen from a boat during an armed robbery in Panama has been found and rescued by Panama authorities.
East Bay Cities Propose Paving Over Oakland Estuary
As a means to eliminate several ongoing problems requiring high-level community compromise, a group of East Bay city governments has indicated that they're open to "filling" or effectively paving over the bustling waterway bisecting Alameda and Oakland.
‘Latitude 38’ April Issue Out Today — No Joke!
This issue contains many great stories, including the full story of S/V Raindancer, which sank in the Pacific after colliding with a whale.
StFYC Moves Forward With New Race Director Felix Weidling and ORC Rule
StFYC continues to move forward with new race director Felix Weidling and the implementation of the ORC rating rule.
Capt. Liz Clark Takes on 11th Hour Racing Ambassador Role
11th Hour Racing has announced sailor and environmental activist Captain Liz Clark as its new ambassador.
Armed Robbery Alert for Las Perlas, Panama
A US-flagged sailboat was boarded at gunpoint at 2000 hours off the coast of Isla del Rey near the islet of La Niña in the Las Perlas.
Pier 52 Corinne Woods Public Boat Launch Temporary Closure
Port of San Francisco’s Pier 52 Corinne Woods Public Boat Launch is temporarily closed due to storm damage.
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