West Coast Sailing
Where Do You Pick Up Your Latitude 38?
The weekend is upon us, and we hope you all take the opportunity to color the Bay with beautifully billowing sails. But with the forecast being for light winds, you may not end up doing much billowing. More »
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.
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.
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.
A Bit of San Francisco Bay Yacht Racing History
"If only the 'Chronicle' was as interested in sailing now!"
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.
Scenes from the Three Bridge Fiasco
The Three Bridge Fiasco, with 303 boats entered, started and finished off Golden Gate Yacht Club…
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.
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