Current News
How Do I Find a Magazine for a Friend in Fort Bragg?
There are many places to find a magazine along the coast of California. We have a map to help make them easy to find.
South Bay Racers’ Missing Buoy Retrieved and Under Repair
What do you do when the Coast Guard tells you a buoy goes missing? How do you find it or alert other sailors to its absence? Call 'Latitude 38.'
What’s in a Name? A Daughter Named Sailor
We learned about the recent launching of a daughter, named Sailor, whose name was inspired by lessons from the sea and sailing learned by her parents.
Cal Sailing Club Rallies Community Support to Save Its Program
Cal Sailing Club is seeking community support to help prevent a relocation that would potentially end their program.
Angel Island Will Get New Docks, But Not Until Next Year
If all goes well, Angel Island will get new docks, but construction won't begin until June 2025. And that's the best-case scenario.
A Second Consecutive Congressional Cup Victory for Chris Poole
Long Beach Yacht Club's renowned Congressional Cup was in fine form for the 59th event this past weekend.
Boats and Crews Dress Up for Opening Day on the Bay
Sunday was the 106th annual Opening Day on the Bay, and from Raccoon Strait to the San Francisco Cityfront, boats of all types and sizes took to the water to join the festivities.
The “Lucky Season” Is Here: Golden Ticket Winners Are Collecting Latitude 38 Hats
As Latitude readers pick up their magazines, some are happy to find a Golden Ticket between the pages, telling them they've won a new 'Latitude 38' hat.
Short Sightings — News Pulled From the Dock Box
From Sausalito to the Oakland Estuary, Long Beach to Panama, the news from West Coast sailing spreads worldwide.
Pat Broderick’s Update of Life Aboard the ‘Stad Amsterdam’
Recently we shared an update from Pat Broderick aboard the 'Stad Amsterdam' as he departed Hawaii and settled into his 28-day voyage to Japan. Now, he's updating us on Day 17.
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