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Super Sail Sunday at Cal Sailing Club
If you start sailing in small boats you might grow up to be a rich yachtsman or you might just have a blast sailing small boats.
As Oakland Estuary Sees Improvement, Cities Around the Country Deal With Derelict Vessels
After a harrowing summer of what was dubbed a "pirate crime spree," the Oakland Estuary has undergone a significant cleanup, with more work to be done.
US Racers Ronnie Simpson and Cole Brauer in South Atlantic in Global Solo Challenge
Ronnie Simpson, Cole Brauer and David Linger are a trio of Americans nearing the home stretch of the Global Solo Challenge singlehanded race around the world.
Oakland’s Famous Sailing Watering Hole Quinn’s Lighthouse Closes
Famed East Bay watering hole for sailors Quinn's Lighthouse Restaurant & Pub closes down, leaving many memories.
More West Coast Sailors Among US Sailing Award Recipients
The West Coast has been well represented among this year's US Sailing awards recipients.
Ken Keefe Sends a Winter Window on Nautor Swan in Finland
Nautor Swan builds sailboats at 64 degrees north in Jakobstad, Finland.
Weekend Weather Washes Boats Ashore in Port San Luis
'Latitude' reader Jeff Chamberlain sent us images of three boats washed ashore in Port San Luis after Sunday's stormy weather.
West Coast Sailing Youth Programs Win US Sailing Awards
Two California community sailing programs are recognized for their efforts at bringing sailing to more people.
Wild Wind and Rain Lash West Coast in Sunday Storm
February has opened with a stormy weekend across the West Coast, causing damage to boats, docks and marinas from SF to LA.
Cruise the Waterfront With Latitude 38 — and Get Paid!
Do you have one day a month to spare and would enjoy doing hitting the docks, chatting with people along the way about sailing and boats — and getting paid for the pleasure?
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