Current News
Alien Encounters on the High Seas
After centuries of speculation and generations of fiction imagining other worlds and new beings, suddenly — on a Tuesday morning — the Coast Guard made first contact somewhere off SoCal.
Coolers Can Save Boaters’ Lives
Never underestimate the importance a cooler can have in a successful voyage.
Important Radar Recalibration Announcement
It's not uncommon for mariners to overlook the importance of periodically recalibrating their radar. Captain Paul Dines explains how.
‘Bottoms Up’ — First Boat To Be Made of Dryer Lint
Bay Area maker envisions pioneering effort in blue tech development of low-impact boatbuilding.
More Footage of the Aussies’ SailGP Wing Collapse
A week after the Australian SailGP Team experienced a wing collapse, more videos have surfaced showing the incident from various angles.
Sign Up for the Great Vallejo Race
Attention skippers — The Great Vallejo Race celebrates 125 years. Registrations are now open!
Getting Onboard With the West Coast Sailing Community
We pride ourselves on sharing local stories about local sailors, wherever they sail! "We go where the wind blows" isn't just a circulation of hot air; we mean it.
¡Hola! From Vallarta Yacht Club in Stunning Banderas Bay
Vallarta YC held their 32nd Banderas Bay Regatta last weekend amid a perfection of champagne sailing conditions, and whales.
Two Free Small-Boat Sailing Opportunities Coming Up!
The first weekend in April presents two free small-boat sailing opportunities with Richmond Yacht Club and Shoreline Lake.
Latitude 38’s Spring Crew List Party Is Back!
"Book it Danno!" The Spring Party is back and we can't wait to see you!!!
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