Cal 20 Class Championship and the August Cover
The Cal 20 is this month's 'Latitude 38' cover shot. Since 1961, almost 2000 had been built in Southern California before the model was discontinued.
Is 46 Seconds the Magic Number in the Transpac?
The 2021 Transpac is off! The first seven boats started yesterday.
Wet Wednesdays at Santa Barbara Yacht Club
During our trip north, we received as warm a welcome as possible during a pandemic from Santa Barbara Yacht Club.
Bow Bling: The Hardware up Front
While walking the docks of the California Yacht Club we couldn't help noticing the jewels adorning the noses of the many boats in their slips.
Sailing out in the Sticks in Long Beach’s Shoreline Marina
The 1970s and '80s were prime times for sailing in Southern California. The times have changed, but the region is still packed with sailboats — old and new.
Long Beach Marinas Leave Good Impression
We recently bought a 1989 Sabre 38 MkII in Long Beach, and with the arrival of Thanksgiving, we decided to take our pod south for the weekend to get to know the boat and the Long Beach area.
Beach Cats — Signs of the Times
Storing and launching beach cats in Santa Barbara.
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.
Request from a New Sabot Owner
A new Sabot owner is seeking the back story of his vessel.
San Diego Bay Officially Closed to Recreational Boating
The Port of San Diego has closed San Diego Bay to recreational boating.
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