Safety
Celestial Navigation Remains Reliable When GPS Fails
Everyone knows GPS and digital devices have made navigation far easier. Yet digital systems can be fragile, and knowing celestial navigation is an excellent backup.
Coast Guard Shuts Down Illegal Charter Vessels in San Diego Bay
Three illegal charter vessels were issued a captain of the port order that restricts the boats from operating until they have satisfied "all valid charter requirements to the Coast Guard."
Sailors Organize Successful Search and Rescue Operation
When an elderly man went missing in the Lake Chabot recreation area, Latitude 38's Nicki Bennett joined the Sea Valor search and rescue operation.
Survivor of Ship Sinking Sends Letter to Family
You will be pleased to know that I am safe on the Carpathia, after a ‘’thrilling yet safe experience.’’
Video Footage of ‘Wan Hai 176’ Under Tow From Point Reyes
It wasn't until we saw this video that we understood the precariousness and difficulty of last weekend's towing operation.
Disabled Container Ship Towed into San Francisco Bay
The United States Coast Guard has reported that the 564-foot container ship 'Wan Hai 176' has been towed into San Francisco Bay after it reported a loss of engine power on Friday afternoon.
The Incident We Didn’t See at SailGP
Spectators got to see more than just the big boats colliding when one boat got a little too close to another outside the SailGP exclusion zone.
Kudos to Chuck Hawley, Winner of US Sailing’s Herreshoff Award
Chuck Hawley receives the well-deserved Herreshoff Award from US Sailing.
Missing California Sailor Found Dead in Sea of Cortez
Sources have confirmed that the body located in the Sea of Cortez corresponds to missing California sailor William 'Bill' Walter Austin III.
San Francisco Coast Guard K-9 Awarded Distinguished Service Medal
San Francisco-based Coast Guard K-9 Chief Feco has received the Animals in War and Peace Distinguished Service Medal at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
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