Looking to Latitude 38’s Future
Time for a change of watch and setting a new course for the future.
A Working Waterfront Needs More Than New Buildings
Reader Sami Shubert wrote in with a perspective on Sausalito's Measure X.
Catherine Breed Completes Record-Breaking Swim Down the California Coast
Mill Valley resident Catherine Breed has completed her 900-mile swimming expedition down the California coast.
Beer Can Season Ending, Blue Angels Flying, Simon Churning
Sailing conditions vary widely as you look along the west coast of the Americas. Make the best of what you've got!
Classics Go Full Send in Rolex Big Boat Series
The crew carpool across the Golden Gate Bridge was the first clue: sea chanteys, sailors singing along. Racing in the Rolex Big Boat Series Classics division was not what I expected.
Santa Barbara Moves Ahead With Paid Moorings at Seasonal Anchorage
Santa Barbara will maintain a large, partly free year-round anchorage, but another piece of the California coast is set to become more expensive.
Commodore Tompkins Sails Home From the Pacific Cup
At age 94, Commodore Tompkins is still adding offshore sailing miles to his extensive logbook.
While Beer Can Racing Is Cooling Down, Fall Sailing Is Warming Up
The change of seasons ends our summer ritual but begins one of the most beautiful times to sail on the California coast.
Encinal Yacht Club Hosts Gracie & George Regatta
Encinal Yacht Club hosted the 2026 Gracie & George Regatta, a doublehanded women-skipper event that drew 17 boats.
Sailing in the 25- to 28-ft Sweet Spot
When you're looking for a simple, inexpensive knockaround sailboat, something in the 25-28-ft range should suit your fancy.
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