Current News
Oil Spill, Lost Containers and a Burning Ship
As investigations continue regarding the recent oil spill in Southern California, a container ship in the Pacific Northwest has been battling a fire.
Sailing Citizen Scientists Support Manta Ray Research
Alene Rice and Bruce Balan are supporting manta ray research by getting involved with the Pacific Manta Research Group and reporting their observations.
The Ocean Cleanup Project Takes a Bite
The Ocean Cleanup Project has continued to develop and improve its systems for cleaning up the Pacific Garbage Patch.
Finally, the Rain We’ve Been Praying For
Wet weekends dampen sailing, but relieve everyone living on land.
Daniela Moroz Wins Another World Championship
Daniela Moroz, 20, of Lafayette in the East Bay secured her fifth Women’s Formula Kite World Champion title in Sardinia.
Sailor Performs Ocean Rescue off California Coast
"I am still shaking about the horror she faced for 12 hours in darkness in the ocean with no life jacket or anything whatsoever," Khosrow wrote.
One and Done? New York Yacht Club Drops from America’s Cup
There will be a lot of time, energy and money invested before the next 30-minute races between America's Cup boats.
Brazilian Navy Tall Ship Tangos with Drawbridge
The Brazilian navy's tall ship 'Cisne Branco' collided with a drawbridge over the Guayas River in Ecuador on Monday.
National Sailing Hall of Fame Inducts New Honorees
Legendary sailors gathered this weekend for the National Sailing Hall of Fame induction ceremony held for the first time at the old Newport Armory building.
It’s Happened Again — Two Golden Ticket Winners in the Same Month
Neal Doten and Davis Sitzer have each found a Golden Ticket in their October issue of 'Latitude 38' — a classic case of "independent random events."
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