Current News
Court Rules for Sweeney, Against BCDC
In a decision that could set a powerful precedent for the dispute between Westpoint Harbor and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), a Solano County Superior Court Judge overturned $3.6 million in fines levied by the BCDC and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board against John Sweeney, the owner of a 39-acre island in the Suisun Marsh. More »
New Year’s Bay
Happy New Year’s Bay. The year on the Bay looks to be starting much as it ended. Sunny skies, light breeze and a warm, spare-the-air day. We got out for a short, enjoyable afternoon sail before watching the almost-full moon rise over a favorite Bay sailing destination — Sam’s. More »
Already There
There are times when you’ve just had enough of the news and traffic that you think, "I’m outta here." What if you really wanted to pack up and sail away today? More »
Year in Review, Part 2
Aha! Our template only allows 10 photos per story. We need to remember that. So the last two months show up in the ‘2nd story.’
Time to relax. Sometimes it feels like everyone heads south for the winter, and then you see a photo of Catalina Island just 25 miles from 20 million people. More »
Ask Your Doctor
All these months of fabulous sailing mean lots of time in the sun. And, not to be a downer, but this does create a worry about various forms of skin cancer. More »
Year in Review
On Friday we’ll close out 2017 with the delivery of the January issue of Latitude 38. We thought we’d take a moment to remember all the good times from the past year. More »
Midwinter Rewards
One of the rewards of having a sailboat on San Francisco Bay is a hike to the top of Angel Island any time you want. The forecast looks good for the week ahead, and it’s an excellent time to tie up at the docks in Ayala Cove and work off your Christmas binge with a hike to the peak. More »
Spirited Banderas Bay Blast
Last week’s Banderas Bay Blast generated almost 40,000 pesos in donations for school lunches and supplies for kids who need assistance. The racing was spirited, even though the hype was that it was a “non-serious” regatta. More »
Straws Suck
It’s a well-used comment but still so appropriate. Like most single-use plastic items (water bottles, etc.) straws literally and truly suck. We are reminded too often when we get a drink and kick ourselves for forgetting to say "skip the straw." More »
Gabart Crushes Record
François Gabart finishes a speedy solo lap of the planet.
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Yesterday afternoon, after 42 days, 16 hours and 40 minutes at sea, 34-year-old sailor François Gabart shattered the solo round-the-world record, knocking nearly six and a half days off countryman Thomas Coville’s already impressive record from last year aboard Sodebo Ultim’. More »
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