West Coast Sailing
Looking for a New Boat? How About an Ericson?
We love looking at the various sailboats that turn up in Classy Classifieds. Sometimes we reminisce on our own experiences, other times we remember stories we've read.
Classy Classified Deadline Tomorrow
Place your classified ad by 5 p.m. tomorrow to be included in the February issue of 'Latitude 38!'
US Sailing Honors California Sailors for Rescues
The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the prestigious Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to two California crews who performed man-overboard rescues.
West Coast Sailing Pioneer Donald Goring Homeless After Boat Fire
At around 10 a.m. on Monday, Donald Goring was taking a walk when his home of 30 years was destroyed by fire.
San Francisco on the Bay: Dock, Dine, Stay, Play
Discover San Francisco Bay and all that inspires those of us who live or visit here.
Digging It at Hood River Marina on the Columbia River Gorge
Right now, there's quite a difference in sailing conditions between San Francisco Bay and the Columbia River Gorge.
Racing Around the South Bay on a Sunny Weekend
The weekend was a busy — and rather beautiful — one for midwinter yacht racing. But beauty didn't always translate to great racing conditions.
Rolex Big Boat Series Embraces ORC Rating Rule
When handicap fleets line up to compete in the Rolex Big Boat Series, they will be racing under ORC rather than ORR.
Clear the Decks, Batten the Hatches! Get Storm-Ready!
In January's 'Latitude 38' Mary SwiftSwan, from Afterguard Sailing Academy in Oakland, wrote about last October's "bomb cyclone" and the loss of the Ericson 34 'Anthem.'
The Humble Albin Vega 27 Has a Storied History
We spotted an Albin Vega 27 in 'Latitude 38's 'Classy Classifieds,' reminding us of the many adventures taken aboard the relatively nondescript 27-ft sloop.
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