West Coast Sailing
Super-Tight Singlehanded Racing for Folkboats
Folkboats have been racing on the Bay since 1958. This weekend, they revived a singlehanded regatta the class has not held for a decade.
From Delta Cruiser to Channel Islands Solo Sailor
After cruising in this year's Delta Doo Dah aboard her Cal 2-27 Dura Mater, Jackie embarked upon a solo sail from Richmond Yacht Club to the Channel Islands.
The Highs and Lows of Philippe Jamotte
For Philippe Jamotte the initial high was setting off on October 1, on the adventure of a lifetime — to sail singlehanded around the world as the clouds, fog and smoke of San Francisco Bay gave way for an ideal departure.
‘Chubby Girl’ Back on the Mainland
Wil departed the Bay on September 27 and had made it about 200 miles out (due in part to no wind the first two days) before the damage occurred.
Notes and Photos from Flibbertigibbet’s Summer Wanders
A remarkable 92 boats signed up for 2020's Delta Doo Dah Dozen, so when we put out the call for stories and photos to run in the October issue of Latitude 38…
Step Up to the Lunar Farallone Challenge
Sail around the Farallones as many times as you can in one lunar cycle. Custom badges for each participant. How many wizards are out there?!
Out and About in Mexico
Life here is extremely manageable, if somewhat modified. The people continue to be friendly, welcoming, and grateful for our support.
Brickyard Cove Marina Has Slips to Rent
We are very excited to announce that we have completed our dock replacement project for A through G dock at Brickyard Cove Marina, and now have openings in most sizes.
A Boat by any Other Name Sails Just as Sweet
We asked readers to send us their boat names along with a photo — an exercise that turned up these unique (to us) names that we're now sharing with you.
‘Chubby Girl’ Returns for Repairs
Wil Spaul is headed back to the Bay. The intrepid 70-year-old sailor who is attempting to sail the smallest boat ever to Hawaii — Chubby Girl is only 9 feet long — knew it was going to be a long, rough ride when he left a week ago.
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