West Coast Sailing
Revisiting the 1927 Schooner ‘Northern Light’
A browse through the decades of 'Latitude 38' landed us on a photo of the 140-ft-long schooner 'Northern Light,' launched in the Bay in 1927.
PCYA Seeks Nominations for Garrett Horder Trophy
The Garrett Horder Memorial Trophy seeks to recognize excellence in youth sail training and is awarded to “the member organization judged to have shown the greatest improvement in its Junior Boating Education program.”
Blue Skies and Sunshine Grace the Potter Yachters’ 2023 Bridges Sail
"The 2023 Bridges Sail is in the books. I am not sure, but this could be the 12th one I have organized, and by far it was the best sailing Bridges we have ever had."
US Sailing v. AmericaOne, Inc., Cayard, Ruh and Spina
Trouble continues between US Sailing and AmericaOne.
Judge Rules Boaters Have “No Constitutional Right” to Anchor in Richardson Bay
In what has the potential to be a landmark ruling, a federal judge ruled that boaters do not have a constitutional right to anchor on Richardson Bay.
Good Jibes #125: Liz Diaz on Celebrating Wooden Boats
In this episode, Liz tells how she found her 1956 Japanese-built wooden sloop, why there’s beauty in boat design, how to learn about boats from other enthusiasts, how wooden boats compare to other types of boats, and why anybody can sail.
Opening the 2024 Sailing Calendar: Take a Peek at What’s Inside
It's not just for racers — the 2024 Sailing Calendar shows a wide variety of events all over the Bay along with super-useful marine information.
Flashback to the Last Century of Sailing the Bay
The history of San Francisco Bay sailing continues from our story in Friday's 'Lectronic Latitude.
Eight Bells: Pam Rorke Levy — Sailor, Filmmaker, Caretaker of ‘Dorade’
Pam Rorke Levy and her husband Matt Brooks owned and raced the classic yawl 'Dorade,' taking her in all the ocean races the famous boat had first won in the 1930s.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of December Sailing
Happy post-holiday rush to you all, and cheers to a new year ahead with many days out on the water. Here are the last days of sailing in 2023 for your enjoyment.
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