West Coast Sailing
Little Big Boat Heads West
Wil Spaul hopes to set a new record for the smallest boat ever to sail to Hawaii. He'll head west aboard the 9-ft 'Chubby Girl' on September 27.
Where There’s Fire There’s Smoke
We've talked to dock neighbors who have scrubbed hard and not been able to get the soot completely off their boat.
Solo Sailor in ICU After Suffering Stroke at Sea
On September 16, solo sailor Glenn Wakefield suffered a massive stroke 10 days into his third attempt at a westabout circumnavigation.
In the Fog of War, a Win at the Santa Cruz 27 Nationals
On September 11-13, poor air quality forced the postponement or cancellation of races. So the 2020 Santa Cruz 27 National Championship in Santa Cruz was welcome news — and not only because the regatta actually happened.
Latitude Hat Winner Found in Sacramento
Golden Tickets are turning up anywhere, and everywhere!
Doing the Regatta Shuffle
"Very Unhealthy" air quality throughout the Bay Area prompted race organizers to postpone several events.
Stars + Stripes Forever? It’s Over, but not Officially
Elton John’s song 'Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me' says it best for the Stars + Stripes saga. The Long Beach Yacht Club-flagged team has done everything in their power to stay in the America’s Cup.
Latitude’s Boat of the Month
In October 1983, we published a 'Boat of the Month' story on the already well-established Santa Cruz 27.
Local Cruisers Crash Beneteau Rendezvous
Fancy seeing you here. Beneteau sailors' surprise meet-up at Catalina.
Can You Help Brian Help Eduardo?
No tourists now, no trips, no income. Like many Mexicans, Eduardo is hunkered down doing the best he can with odd jobs.
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