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West Marine: The Voyage Continues

June 30, 2017
Yesterday, West Marine announced it had been acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners. As an alternate Silicon Valley, ‘started-in-a-garage’ story, West Marine began as ‘West Coast Ropes’, and was founded in 1968, by Randy Repass in a Sunnyvale garage after he left Fairchild Semiconductor. More »

Lookin’ Good on Lake Tahoe

June 28, 2017
Donald Mcllraith sent in this sweet shot of the crew of Blue Dream, a Melges 24, hiking out on during the Trans-Tahoe Race. We’ll have more in the August issue of Latitude 38; in the meantime, check out results here. More »

Yucca Sails On

June 26, 2017
In 2017 Yucca is celebrating both her 80th birthday and a new ‘caretaker’ to follow Hank Easom’s 53-year stewardship. Among the good news is that the new owner, Bay Area resident Mike Zolezzi, will keep her close to home and sail her from the familiar waters of the Sausalito waterfront. More »

Saturday at Your Marina?

June 23, 2017
Don’t let your marina look like this on Summer Sailstice weekend. Hoisting sails helps improve sail shape and your outlook on life.  These boats were built for sailing. Treat your boat and family to a sail.  More »

Hokule’a Closes the Circle

June 21, 2017
The wa’a Hokule’a sails into Waikiki Bay, wrapping up her circumnavigation of the globe. © 2017 Lauren Easley More than 40 years after she was first launched, the Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule’a has returned to Hawaii after her most ambitious journey yet. More »

Solstice Sailing

Who’s heading out for a summer solstice sail? Were you out there yesterday? Maybe you’re going out today? The summer solstice is the official start of the summer sailing season, bringing more daylight hours than any other day of the year. More »

A Slow Story About a Fast Boat

June 19, 2017
Maserati waits for passengers on Raccoon Strait on Sunday.   latitude/John
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC You may have noticed a handful of young Italian men sporting Team Maserati shirts in Point Richmond over the past few months. More »

Lookin’ Good

June 16, 2017
Yes, there was a giant something-or-other in the background, but what caught our eye was the nice-looking Island Packet Peppermint Patty enjoying a pleasant reach down the Sausalito waterfront. Kayak ready to launch, a comfortable amount of sail out and a beautiful day to enjoy the Bay. More »

What Could Be Easier?

Do it the easy way.  Go online to sign your dad up for a gift subscription to Latitude 38 magazine, then write a note expressing your love of him and sailing. More »

McWilliam Family Completes Circumnavigation

Katie, Jamie and Chay McWilliam at the start of the 2003 Baja Ha-Ha. Jamie was just a cute little tyke back then.  ‘Esprit’
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC “When we started this cruising season,” reports Chay McWilliam, “our plan was to finish the circumnavigation our family of three started 14 years ago with the 2003 Baja Ha-Ha. More »