West Coast Sailing
A Brisk and Refreshing Summer Sailstice on San Francisco Bay
It was a perfect sailing weekend for the energetic YRA Summer Sailstice Treasure Hunt.
‘Matthew Turner’ Approaches Final Checks
Locally built brigantine Matthew Turner provided a picturesque spectacle last weekend as she sailed through some of her final system checks and drills.
The Latest Yacht Racing Updates
We'll lead off with some good news: "A muffled cheer may be heard around the docks. The Coast Guard has resumed permitting of racing on the Bay…"
Weekend Sailing on San Francisco Bay Was Looking Good
A sunny, mostly warm weekend brought out more sailors, and the waterfront took on some semblance of normalcy. More people are figuring out how to enjoy more time sailing.
Abandoned Vessel ‘Freedom’ Spotted West of San Diego
A container ship has spotted the recently abandoned sailboat Freedom drifting approximately 400 miles west of San Diego.
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones’s Mediterranean Runabout
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones's megayacht Bravo Eugenia visits San Francisco Bay.
Real, Actual, Sanctioned Racing Returns to the Bay Area
After a month of planning and negotiations, official, permitted racing has resumed on San Francisco Bay. Richmond Yacht Club went first, with a Wednesday night race on June 10.
Be One of 12 on a 2020 Latitude 38 Cover
Have you got a favorite Latitude 38 cover? The shot below, from February 2009, remains one of our favorites. We’ll explain why they’re all laughing later.
Latitude 38 has produced 516 issues, so we’ve run a lot of covers and have lots of favorites. More »
Local Dine-in Cruising Destinations
What are your favorite waterfront restaurants that offer space to tie up a boat or are located less than three blocks from a marina?
Hey YRA Racers: #raiseyoursails on #summersailstice
Recently, US Sailing VP Rich Jepsen recalled Bay Area legend Tom Blackaller saying, "Why would anyone ever just go sailing?" When racers are forced to relax they get all stressed out.
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