Current News
PSA: Security Zones Established During San Francisco APEC Conference
The USCG has issued a notice regarding security zones around the San Francisco waterfront this week.
Daniela Moroz Takes Gold at the Pan American Games
Daniela Moroz earns another gold medal, this time at the Pan Am games in Algarrobo, Chile.
DeWitt Art Installation Brings Sailing to the Public in Richmond
Jim DeWitt's art continues sailing into more people's lives with a new art installation in Point Richmond.
Spade Rudders and the Gibraltar Orcas
The Gibraltar orcas have done it again — boat sunk off the coast of Morocco.
Santa Barbara Considers Closing Part of its Anchorage
A few weeks ago, 'Latitude 38' received a letter expressing concern about Santa Barbara's plan to reduce or completely close part of the city's free anchorages along its beachfront over concern for underwater infrastructure.
Entries Open to Win the 2023 Wosser Trophies
Calling all racers. It's time to submit your entries for the 2023 Wosser Trophies. Whether you've won a single race or not, these are still within your grasp.
Captain Found Guilty in 2019 ‘Conception’ Fire
Captain Jerry Boylan of Santa Barbara has been found guilty of negligence over his handling of the fire aboard the dive boat 'Conception' that killed 34 people in 2019.
La Paz Is Cleaning Up Nicely After Hurricane Norma
Petaluma sailors Rich and Laura Brazil have just flown to La Paz, anxious about their 1987 Nauticat 43 'Tally Ho' that was in port during the recent hurricane.
A Ha-Ha First as Fleet Watches Lightning Show
A beach party, a boat sinking, and just the thrill of sailing offshore — surely that's enough excitement for one week? But no, now add lightning to the list.
News Just In: ‘Boat Bum Gal’ Sinks Entering Turtle Bay on Baja Ha-Ha
Sadly, the Nicholson 38 'Boat Bum Gal' hit the rocks and sank trying to enter Turtle Bay late last night.
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