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.
Oakland Estuary advocate Brock de Lappe is reaching out for support this week from sailors willing to speak out for a cleanup of boats along the Oakland shoreline.
Angel Island Ferry has announced a partnership with PG&E to develop California’s first zero-emission, electric propulsion short-route ferry beginning in 2024.
During a recent pass along the Marin waterfront we found a couple of new places for you to pick up your ‘Latitude 38,’ and as we were in the neighborhood, we also stopped by one of our many stellar distribution points.
Brock de Lappe writes about how the Oakland waterfront is once again falling prey to lack of oversight and attention from the city and the port.
The City of Sausalito has voted to preserve its working waterfront and shift its housing focus to another part of town.
When will there be a critical mass of new wind-assist and/or alternative-fuel ships that shift economies and the scales of production in a meaningful way to offer efficient and lower-cost alternatives?
While working aloft on the tricolor, The Resourceful Sailor noticed that the toggle and triangle plate connecting the masthead to the dual backstays were misaligned, awkwardly loading the clevis pin.
Hear what goes into building a tall ship, how to sail from Minnesota to the Caribbean, abandon ship, dodge hurricanes and winter, and about Alan’s five years at a Buddhist monastery.
Can sailors solve the supply chain issue? More sailors are needed in ports and aboard ships to help keep the commercial maritime world working.
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
Spinnaker Sailing is looking for a reliable and organized office administrator to help keep our daily operations running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, working with people, and being part of a small, energetic team in a waterfront setting. Sailing…
Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City is looking to hire a few sailing instructors to teach classes and run afternoon sails, private lessons, weekend trips, overseas vacations and teambuilding events. We will train… Up to $35.00/hr +. Call Rich or Sean.
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. Strong mechanical aptitude and some experience required. Familiarity with marine parts and boating systems is preferred.…
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.…
Treasure Island Will Keep Clipper Cove Beach Open to Boaters
Rumors of restricted access for boats at Clipper Cove Beach appear to be just that, though sailors should expect to see designated boating and swimming zones in the next few years, as one of several compromises that attempt to balance development with public access.