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Is the CrossWater Horizontal Elevator an Alternative to the Oakland Pedestrian Bridge?
Are floating, horizontal elevators a solution to crossing water on foot or bicycle, and a possible alternative to bridges?
Sailagram: A Snapshot of June Sailing
Here it is, the eagerly awaited June Sailagram! Is your photo among the beautiful images shared from last month's sailing adventures?
A Fast Finish and a Record Broken in the Singlehanded Transpacific Race
The Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race started from Golden Gate Yacht Club on June 25. The 16 finishers began arriving in Hawaii on Friday evening, July 7.
Transpac Racers Are Surfing to the Hawaii Finish Line
We've been following the Transpac fleet down the yellow brick road to Hawaii, and with over 50% of the fleet now in, the results are becoming clear as fresh batches of Mai Tais are served.
Singlehanded Transpacific Racers Close in on Hanalei
"Made ya jump!" That might be the gleeful cry uttered by several of the racers in the Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race once they learn that they are making tracks to Hawaii so fast that…
‘Yasukole’ Found in American Samoa After 78 Days at Sea
The father-son crew of Dave and Zachary Wysopal aboard the 45-ft Island Trader ketch 'Yasukole' are alive and well in American Samoa, having made landfall last Friday (June 30), after 78 days at sea.
Mystery Powerboat Turns Up the Wrong Way at Sausalito Boat Ramp
A mystery boat owner's Fourth of July celebrations in Sausalito took a wrong turn last night when their boat turned turtle at the launching ramp.
Transpac Live Follows Slow-Speed Exit
We've posted our third edition of Transpac Live as all fleets are currently playing the angles to Hawaii.
‘Latitude 38’ July Issue Is Out Today!
The weather gods are celebrating the arrival of the newest 'Latitude 38' — the July issue. Yes, folks, it is out today and on its way to your favorite distributor, or if you're a subscriber, to your mailbox, as we write.
Bay Area Sailor Ronnie Simpson Qualifies for Global Solo Challenge
Bay Area sailor Ronnie Simpson has qualified for the inaugural Global Solo Challenge — a singlehanded, nonstop, around-the-world race.
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