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Eight Bells: Buddy Melges Passes Away at Age 93
Tributes are racing in for legendary sailor and boat builder Harry Clemons “Buddy” Melges Jr., who passed away on May 18, 2023.
State of California Proposes 300% Increase in Boat Registration Fees
After proposing a 250% increase in boat-registration fees two years ago, the State of California has upped the ante, suggesting instead a 300% increase in fees. This calculates into the current $20 biannual fee's rising to $80 every two years to register a boat.
Today Is “Wear Your Lifejacket at Work Day” — Send Us Your Pics!
"Wear Your Lifejacket at Work Day" is part of the Safe Boating Campaign organized by the National Safe Boating Council, a nonprofit dedicated to helping create a safe boating experience for all boaters.
Great Vallejo Race to the Party
While many of our readers were spectating at SailGP in San Francisco or browsing at the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show in Redwood City, others were racing to Vallejo and back, preferring athletic action to passive participation.
Sir Russell Coutts, SailGP and the Razor’s Edge
SailGP is growing, and not just in speed. Its audience reach is quoted as just under 129 million per event. And that audience includes sailors and non-sailors alike.
It’s Good To Have a Boat Show Back on Our Shores
Finally it's boat show time again. It was good to walk the docks and see old friends.
Latitude 38’s May Issue Is Out Today
'Latitude 38's May issue is out today! Get your hands on a copy and start catching up on all the great sailing and sailors' stories inside.
Opening Day on the Bay Exceeded Expectations
A glorious weekend greeted all who got out on the Bay for Opening Day or any of the rest of the weekend's events.
Take the Estuary Water-Shuttle Survey
The cities of Oakland and Alameda, along with a coalition of businesses, are asking people for their feedback on a pilot water-shuttle program "to help us design a service that will best serve the community.
Coming May 4–7 — The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show
Come join 'Latitude 38' and other Bay Area businesses for the new Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show at Westpoint Marina in Redwood City.
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