West Coast Sailing
Hey, ‘Presto!’ This Pacific Cup Entrant Intends To Race to Hawaii Quickly
Presto! Translated into English, this Italian word is generally taken to mean "quickly." We're therefore guessing that is how Sue and Joe Dazey of the 48-ft Chris White-designed catamaran Presto like to sail.
SSS Singlehanded Farallones Race: Foggy, Unfinishable
The Singlehanded Sailing Society's Singlehanded Farallones race had most of the ingredients for a great day.
Thinking of Heading to the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show? Do It!
The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is open and ready for visitors with marine businesses and organizations ready to show and demonstrate sailing all weekend.
We Are in Short Supply of Latitude 38 Letters, and We Need Your Help!
We here at 'Latitude 38' are fortunate enough to have a steady stream of comments, emails and letters, but the crop is thin this month, and we need your help.
Sailing Into the Sunset With Friday Night Beer Can Racing
A warm, clear, fog-free Friday night had most beer can racers dressed in short sleeves, soaking up the last of the evening sun.
On a Mission to Make Racers Out of Cruisers Aboard Express 37s
Spinnaker Sailing San Francisco’s racing clinic aboard the Express 37 fleet was held late last month, under clear skies and in light winds, with 24 students joining in the fun.
Short Sightings — News Bites From Around the Waterfront
Race, cruise, sail and sing. If you haven't found a reason to get off the dock you might want look at some upcoming events and activities.
Blue Frontier Celebrates the Sea and Its New Flagship, ‘Queen’
Blue Frontier' enjoyed a "Celebration of the Sea" highlighting the work being done by Bay Area organizations and individuals promoting ocean and coastal environmental work.
Sunday, May 12: “Nothing Going On” in the YRA Calendar
Believe it or not, some people just go sailing for the fun of it. No start times or race rules.
Good Jibes #141: Emily Zugnoni on Teaching Kids and Adults to Sail
Emily is the program director at Alameda Community Sailing Center (ACSC), winner of US Sailing’s 2023 Outstanding Community Sailing Program Award.
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