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Tragic Shark Attack Disturbs Maine Summer
Along the normally peaceful coastline of Maine, a summer tragedy intruded on an already difficult year. On Monday afternoon the first fatal shark attack ever recorded along the coast of Maine occurred just a couple miles away from our summer sailing getaway.
Hurricanes Douglas and Hanna
Hurricanes have a habit of taking aim for the Hawaiian Islands right around this time of year. Mother Nature doesn’t rest and is doing her thing like clockwork.
Updated: Rolex Big Boat Series Canceled, and the Schedule ‘Adjustments’ Just Keep Coming
St. Francis Yacht Club had planned to host the 2020 Laser North American Championships on September 2–6. However, they've "rescheduled" it for July 14–18, 2021.
Cruisers Rescued from Sinking Boat en Route to Seattle
At around 10 p.m on Saturday, July 18, USCG Fort Bragg rescued four sailors who had abandoned their sinking Sabre 402, 'Stella Blue'.
USCG Sets Condition ZULU Ahead of Hurricane Douglas
On Sunday morning the US Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition ZULU for Honolulu and Kauai Counties as Hurricane Douglas continues to threaten Hawaii.
Vallarta Yacht Club Exceeds Job-Saving Fundraiser Goals
When Vallarta Yacht Club in NV, Mexico was forced to close its doors in March due to COVID_19, the members embarked upon a mission to help their employees. Their subsequent fundraising campaign, S.O.S. (Save Our Staff) exceeded expectations and returned more than enough money to keep paying their nine, permanent staff through the remainder of 2020.
The Club at Westpoint Live-Streams Groundbreaking Ceremony
The Club at Westpoint Harbor hosted a 'pandemic-adjusted' groundbreaking ceremony for its new ecologically sensitive, multi-purpose building last Saturday. Members from across the US joined the board of directors via live-streaming from the new building site.
Seven Moore 24s Happen to Sail to Stockton on the Same Day
In a less-windy do-over of June 6's 'daysail' from Richmond to Stockton, seven Moore 24s just happened to sail up the San Joaquin River at the same time.
The Ocean Race Postponed a Year, and More Updates
The J/105 North American Championship scheduled for October 29-November 1 will be postponed until October 28-31, 2021.
Eight Bells for Island Yacht Club?
Read the complete story of the demise of the Island Yacht Club clubhouse at Alameda Marina in the July 2020 issue of Latitude 38.
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