Latitude 38 Working Waterfront News Central
Since its inception, Latitude 38 has been able to cover, inspire and connect the people in our sailing community thanks to the businesses that support sailors and sailing. This includes boatyards, sailmakers, marinas, boat builders and numerous trades and craftspeople. Over the decades, the space available along our critical public waterfront continues to shrink. Our Working Waterfront page is dedicated to covering these stories to bring awareness to the jobs, facilities and services that are vital to our nation's commercial and recreational maritime infrastructure. Enjoying the 12-month sailing season up and down the California coast is one of the prime features of living in the West. A working waterfront is one that works for all California citizens and retains space for these important waterfront facilities.
Sometimes the Old World isn’t as old as the New World.
Is there a Goldilocks solution to updating Sausalito’s zoning and preserving its beloved maritime culture?
We appreciate all trades people. But the laborers we appreciate most are the ones who work on our boats.
Professional yacht care with personal service.
Gilles is a Bay Area sailor, rigger and carbon aficionado who just got back from sailing his restored Wylie 39 ‘Lightspeed’ to second in class in the 2026 Pacific Cup.
Celebrate the newly reconstructed D & E docks and the recent dredging of the Berkeley Marina at the Berkeley Waterfront Showcase on Saturday, August 29!
Are you afraid of losing valuable pieces? Are you worried about a mess?
From simple bottom maintenance and paint, to complete restoration and new construction, including diesel engines, parts and service.
Capt. Maggie Hallahan, Wrenn Holloway and Pismono Mata-Lee of the San Francisco Sea Scouts talk about what’s going on at Gashouse Cove.
Working Waterfront Issues and Resources
Numerous groups and organizations around the country are working to help preserve maritime economic zones. Working Waterfront Organizations:
National Working Waterfront Network
Port Townsend Working Waterfront
Trade Schools
Job Opportunities
Berkeley Marine Center is seeking a marine engine mechanic to work with a variety of projects, including gas/diesel engine repairs and repowers. Work may also include electric conversions. Mechanical aptitude and some experience required. Call or email Cree.
For charter boat with older gas engines. Looking for someone to help maintain and repair older GM 350 engines.
Want adventure? Interested in taking your RHIB boat handling skills to the next level on San Francisco Bay? Do big waves scare you? Good. Get paid to stop being scared while giving guests the experience of a lifetime. Bay Voyager captains run fast, maneuverable…
Looking for someone practical, detail-oriented and experienced to help my father keep up two vessels in S.F./Emeryville as he gets older. Responsibilities would include: 1) overseeing maintenance and refit projects; 2) coordinating with yards and subcontractors; 3) identifying issues proactively; 4) ability to tackle…
Rig shop in business for over 30 years is looking for an experienced rigger to add to our team. Excellent pay is available depending on rigging knowledge. Send a description of your rigging/boat work experience
Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City is looking for ASA-certified sailing instructors to teach out of our Redwood City Marina location. Part-time, flexible schedules, midweek and/or weekends. Please contact Rich or Bob by phone or email.
Latitude 38 is seeking an “Ambassador.” The ideal candidate is a sailor based in the SF Bay Area, is friendly, outgoing, well-organized and a self-starter with excellent communication skills. They are someone who can work independently as well as manage a team of volunteers.…
Eight Years Later: What Happened to Alameda Marina’s Working Waterfront?
We revisit Alameda’s former working waterfront and development at Alameda Marina.