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 »
Webb Chiles: Thoughts from a Singlehanded Sailor
At a time when organized racing has been curtailed and sailing with household members is the current guideline, we thought we'd remind you of the thoughts Webb Chiles shared…
Counting Fish with Sailing Robots
Scientists Turn to Alameda’s Saildrone
This week is World Oceans Week. One of our friends shared this story on social media, and we could not resist passing it along. Here’s a tale where yesterday’s science fiction is today’s science fact, with a group of San Francisco Bay Area tech innovators leading the way. More »
Are Sailors Stranded at Sea Seeing a Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Has the COVID-19 pandemic forced some countries to breach international maritime laws and deny sailors safe harbor? Are cruisers, who are by nature transient and who cross borders regularly, caught between a particularly unique rock and a hard place, or are they just stuck in inconvenient situations like the rest of us? More »
Vessels Caught in ‘Circle Spoofing’ Off West Coast
One of the great technological advancements of modern-day sailing is the ability to watch a vessel’s track as it makes its way around the world. AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a tracking system used by thousands of private and commercial vessels that not only keeps family and friends abreast of your travels, but also provides an additional layer of safety by enabling other vessels to see you, long before you can see each other physically. More »
The Biggest Virtual Sailing Event Ever?
Sailors in Second Life (SL) are inviting wet-water enthusiasts from around the world to join them for the most realistic and satisfying sailing experience available online.
What’s the Sketchiest Harbor You’ve Ever Sailed Into?
On my last day in New Zealand, a trip marked by the start of the pandemic and cancelled flights, we took a long drive south along the east coast of the North Island. More »
This Week in Pandemic Sailing News . . .
"With the park closed and no boats permitted to dock in Ayala Cove, the sea lions appear to have reclaimed it as their own."
Following the Rules, Until You Don’t
Today, New Zealand went from its “Level 4” lockdown — the highest, most strict tier — down to “Level 3.” More businesses will be allowed to open, and more activities will be allowed.
Summer Sailstice Promises Not to Cancel 2020 Event
Announcing the 2020 Summer Sailstice celebration will not be canceled.
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