West Coast Sailing
Alameda’s ‘Round the Island Cruise Makes a Comeback
A new year means another ‘Round the Island cruise — and a return to Alameda’s tradition of open yacht club hospitality on New Year’s Day.
Good Jibes #21: Rich Jepsen on Teaching Others How to Sail
Rich Jepsen, who has been sailing since he was a child, is the president of US Sailing. He has spent 34 years as managing partner of OCSC Sailing, has spent multiple decades on numerous sailing committees, and has served three separate stints on the US Sailing Board of Directors.
Webinars and Seminars This Month
Take advantage of the long, dark evenings of winter to practice lifelong learning.
Herreshoff 12 1/2 Is Waiting for Spring
You can sail the California coast in the winter, but in the mountains, they have to wait.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of December Sailing
December marked 12 months for the Sailagram feed we introduced in January 2021. As we head into a new year of sailing, please keep sending us your photos!
We Wish You a Safe and Happy New Year!
May you have fair winds, following seas, and a year filled with fun, adventurous, relaxing sailing.
Riding on the Southern Oscillation Seesaw
"During El Niño and La Niña years, I heard the phrase 'Southern Oscillation' from meteorologists. What does this mean?"
Dustin Reynolds Sails Into the Circumnavigation Record Books
In 2008 Dustin Reynolds lost an arm and a leg in a devastating motorcycle accident. In 2014, despite not knowing how to sail, he set off to become the first double-amputee circumnavigator.
Yacht Racing to Look Forward to in January
The January 2 Golden Gate Yacht Club race is postponed due to COVID.
Welcome to the New Year, and to the January Issue
The January issue of Latitude 38 is out tomorrow!
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