West Coast Sailing
He Sailed to Mexico with the Baja Ha-Ha and Never Left
What the heck is a Baja Ha-Ha burgee doing hanging in the restaurant's tequila lounge?
What Do You Call a Square-Rigged Sloop?
Jay Whitlan converted his sloop into 'Sqoop' — a square-rigged vessel for running downwind, and a fore-and-aft-rigged sloop for sailing upwind.
Fiesta de Veleros Takes in the Sunset and the Donations
A dozen boats departed the marina at Isla Navidad for a sailing excursion, an on-the-water concert, and a sunset cruise along the beach.
Building Boats and Friendships
Several kids and a couple of grownups got an early start on the Barra de Navidad Cruise-In Week Sunday morning.
Smoke on the Water — Fire in the Sky
In February's 'Latitude 38,' Bay Area sailor Dave Russell shares the story of how the 'Wanderer' crew helped rescue eight souls who had escaped a burning boat.
Sailors Have the Most Interesting Lives
Our Golden Ticket winners have interesting sailing stories: Larry started out on OPBs, and four years later attained his OUPV/Six-pack Captain's License.
Through Heeling, Sailing Supports Healing
It would be hard to find a sailor who doesn't think sailing provides some form of therapy. Most sailors find that heeling supports healing.
A Bit of San Francisco Bay Yacht Racing History
"If only the 'Chronicle' was as interested in sailing now!"
Latitude 38’s February Issue Is Out Now
'Latitude 38's February issue has stacks of great stories, photos and commentary to give you several fun, interesting and inspiring hours' worth of reading.
San Francisco Bay Sailing Photos Found in the Attic
The Wulzen family discovered some classic San Francisco Bay sailing photos from their father's archives.
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