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It’s Official — Baja Ha-Ha XXIX Registrations Open May 9
Baja Ha-Ha, the world's most chill long-distance offshore sailing rally, is set to depart San Diego on Monday, October 30, for Cabo San Lucas.
Newport Harbor Yacht Club Cabo Race on Course
The biennial race to Cabo left on a wet Friday with the bulk of the fleet now off Turtle Bay.
Motor Yacht ‘Nakoa’ Aground in Maui Freed, Then Sinks
After breaking free from a mooring and drifting onto the rocks in a marine reserve in Maui more than two weeks ago, a nearly 100-ft motor yacht was finally extracted from shore by a salvage team, but sank a short time later in open water.
Oakland City Council Passes Nuisance Vessel Act to Clean Up the Estuary
A new Nuisance Vessel Ordinance in Oakland promises to help start a long-overdue Estuary cleanup.
Will Proposed Oakland A’s Ball Park Impede a Future Port of Oakland Estuary Turning Basin?
In one of the starkest conflicts between expanding development and the Bay Area's working waterfront, concerns have surfaced that an ambitious project along the Oakland Estuary could interfere with ship traffic.
International Ocean Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Tickets are now on sale for the 20th annual International Ocean Film Festival to be held at Fort Mason on April 13–16.
Annual Zihua Sailfest Enjoys Outstanding Success
The 2023 Sailfest raised more than 3 million pesos in support of Zihuatanejo, Mexico's students and their schools.
As Clipper Cove Remains Open to Boaters, the Treasure Island Toll Moves Full Steam Ahead
Last year, we heard the first murmurings of a Treasure Island toll of $5 to both enter and exit the island. The toll, which is set to take effect in 2024, was met with no small degree of outrage, with opponents saying the toll would reduce access to public shores.
Where Will You Find the March Issue of ‘Latitude 38’ This Weekend?
Looking for something to read on a rainy weekend? We have many places where you can pick up the new issue of 'Latitude 38,' including Almanac Beer in Alameda.
Treasure Island Will Keep Clipper Cove Beach Open to Boaters
Rumors of restricted access for boats at Clipper Cove Beach appear to be just that, though sailors should expect to see designated boating and swimming zones in the next few years, as one of several compromises that attempt to balance development with public access.
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