Current News
Sunsail 40s Arrive on the Bay
Due to the enormous size of the San Francisco Bay sailing community, the occasional arrival of a brand new boat is to be expected. But when more than a half dozen identical sisterships arrive in unison directly from a European factory, that’s pretty big news. More »
SB 623 Banning Copper Paint Shelved
When Senator Christine Kehoe initially submitted SB 623 — legislation that would eventually ban copper-based bottom paint — last year, Latitude cautiously supported it, even though we’re not overly fond of government intrusion in people’s lives. More »
Feeling the Love for the Coast Guard
Daniel jury-rigged a mast from his boat’s spinnaker pole after he dismasted off the East Coast.
© Daniel Collins
"I recently was dismasted while sailing solo offshore on the East Coast and I would like to share my story with you and your readers," writes Daniel Collins of the Roswell, GA-based Allied Princes Aletheia. More »
Bud, Fortunately, Was a Dud
Bud, the first Eastern Pacific (Mexican) hurricane of the season, had boat owners and/or their watchers stripping boats in Nuevo Vallarta and La Cruz on Friday and Saturday, as it was making a beeline for Banderas Bay. More »
Spinnaker Cup Is a Go
Ever since a "stand down" order was put into effect by the U.S. Coast Guard several weeks ago, Bay Area offshore racers have been anxiously awaiting word on the status of the annual Spinnaker Cup, slated to begin today. More »
Let’s Hope This Bud’s Not for You…or Us
Though Hurricane Bud, the first of the Eastern Pacific (Mexico) region, has weakened as it nears shore, it’s still blowing at 100 knots and should make landfall tonight between Manzanillo and Banderas Bay (Puerto Vallarta). More »
The Golden Gate Bridge Turns 75
The Bay will undoubtedly be more crowded on Sunday during the Bridge’s 75th anniversary celebrations.
© Rich Niewiroski Jr.
The only Bay Area sailors who haven’t heard about this weekend’s happenings must be living under a bridge. More »
Somali Pirate Lair Destroyed
There may be hope on the horizon for cruisers wanting to take the easy way to the Med through the Gulf of Aden, an area that in recent years has been rife with pirates. More »
More Sailing Students
Earlier in the month, we wrote about a German exchange student looking for a sailing host family during his stay in the U.S. While government rules prohibited Inter-Ed’s Cheryl Williams from sharing information on the student, there is apparently no rule against the student contacting us directly and sharing some info. More »
Massive Turnout for AC World Series
Prada wins the day with a victory for both Italian boats.
© Ellen Hoke
"I’m surprised that the cheers of the Italian fans didn’t wake up every sailing fan in San Francisco," says roving reporter Ellen Hoke. More »
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