West Coast Sailing
S.F. High School Student Introduces New Environmentally Friendly Plug for FJs
Gus Gossett, a junior on The Bay School of San Francisco's sailing team, has designed a new FJ plug model, with the aim of creating a boat-specific and environmentally conscious plug.
Latitude 38 October Issue Out Today
Welcome to the October issue, where we share a ton of sailing stories and photos. Check it out!
Yes, You Can Still Sail at Lake Merritt
For decades, the City of Oakland’s Parks and Recreation Department has offered sailboat lessons for children and adults at Lake Merritt, and rentals for those with some sailing experience.
Good Jibes #211: Women’s Match Racing w/Betsy Alison, Allie Blecher, Nicole Breault, and Molly Carapiet
This week we chat with women’s match-racing legends Betsy Alison, Allie Blecher, Nicole Breault, and Molly Carapiet about the past, present and future of the sport.
S.F. Sea Scouts Enjoy Annual Two-Week Summer Cruise
San Francisco Sea Scouts' Imani Ezzat shares her experience of the Scouts' annual two-week Delta cruise.
Get Salty With a Maritime S.F. Walking Tour, and Shoreline Lake’s “Yearly Sale of Cool Stuff”
Next time you want to explore the Bay, enjoy a free guided tour that takes in San Francisco's maritime history, on foot.
October Racing Keeps the Heat On
You may be surprised by the robust roster of October regattas.
Deadline for DeWitt Painting Auction to Support Jocelyn Nash Film
A rare opportunity to acquire a Jim DeWitt original and support a well-deserved documentary on Jocelyn Nash.
Good Jibes #210: Harry Anderson on Sailing Seven Continents Solo
In 2014, Harry completed solo flights to all seven continents. In January 2025, he completed a solo voyage to all seven continents.
Five Weeks of Summer Camp and Sails Aboard Tall Ships
Local youth between the ages of 8 and 13 joined Call of the Sea's summer camp for adventure on the water and ashore.
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