West Coast Sailing
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.
No More Happy Days
Nobody wanted an old cement boat. Not even for free. The only option was to give her a sea funeral.
Catamaran ‘Hokahey’ and Her Crew Come to the Rescue
We hear a conversation on the VHF radio between the Coast Guard and a 28-ft powerboat without power on the San Joaquin River.
Good Samaritans Rally to Assist Sailors Awaiting Rescue
Good Samaritans from three, separate vessels rallied to assist the US Coast Guard in the rescue of three sailors on Friday night.
Mexico Cruising Update from South of the Border
There are many considerations for deciding whether to cruise to Mexico this year.
Big Wind, Big Waves, Max Ebb and Small Boats
Last weekend a group of Lasers gathered to take on the Central Bay. Decorated and dedicated Laser aficionado Chris Boome sent in this report.
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