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Hans Henken and Skipper Ian Barrows Win Gold at Pan Am Games
Hans Henken and skipper Ian Barrows earned a gold medal at the Pan Am Games in Chile.
Chico Yacht Club Celebrates 50 Years of Active Sailing
Last month, Chico Yacht Club members gathered to celebrate 50 years of sailing activities and adventures.
Bay Area Sailors Cast Off Into the Holiday Spirit
The Bay Area sailing community is opening its door for everything from movies to art shows to live music and lighted boat parades.
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.
Spade Rudders and the Gibraltar Orcas
The Gibraltar orcas have done it again — boat sunk off the coast of Morocco.
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.
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.
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.
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