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.
Clean energy development continues its leaps forward with San Francisco Bay-based Hornblower Cruises landing a grant to develop the technology on the Bay.
Condos and towers are rising everywhere to relieve California’s housing shortage. Will this eliminate the marine industry? Not in the case of Brooklyn Basin.
Earth Day is an ideal time to recognize sailors are leaders in turning this blue planet green.
Tonight, the City of Berkeley will hold an online community workshop to discuss, among other things, the feasibility of a ferry line in Berkeley Marina.
Anyone interested in the next intake of Boatworks 101 apprentices is invited to join the crew for an information session and tour of the facility.
The Ocean Cleanup Project has continued to develop and improve its systems for cleaning up the Pacific Garbage Patch.
According to an article in the New York ‘Times,’ future California Offshore Race Week race instructions will include a notation of offshore wind farms off Morro Bay.
‘Energy Observer’s team is bringing their innovative developments to the doorstep of San Francisco’s high-tech hub.
On Wednesday, March 24, the Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition, or SWWC, will host an online, roundtable discussion about the gentrification of the nation’s shorelines.
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
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…
Galilee Harbor Community Association is seeking a part-time Harbor Manager to provide administrative and logistical support to Sausalito’s working waterfront community of marine-related workers and artists. The Harbor Manager will be a central “hub” to our lively, highly “interactive” waterfront community. Please have proven…
Looking for an experienced part-time sailboat captain in San Francisco with a valid USCG license 25T minimum? Please contact me, John Yelda at email below.
The Dolphin Club is seeking applicants for a boatwright to work out of its Jefferson Street boat shop. This is a part-time position, and one or more positions will be filled. The successful applicant(s) will promote the club’s mission and its maritime heritage through…
Administrative assistant and fleet manager. Both positions are part-time. If can do both, by splitting tasks, can be full-time. Afterguard Sailing Academy is full range+ ASA Sailing school in Oakland, c. 2003. Protected free parking. A fun family atmosphere. Main tasks include front desk,…
Spinnaker Sailing SF is hiring experienced sailors. Join one of the top schools on the West Coast. Modern fleet (Andrews 21s, J/80s, J/105s, Santa Cruz 50), tiny class sizes, expert crew. F/T– P/T, Flexible scheduling, Midweek/weekend work available. Teach, skipper charters, or sail team…
Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation (PYSF) in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a passionate, experienced sailing professional to serve as Race Program Lead. This full-time, year-round leadership role oversees high school and C420/i420 programs, combining elite coaching, program management, staff supervision, and national travel. This…
Spinnaker Sailing is a premier sailing school/club providing high-quality sailing instruction for students of all levels. Established in 1980, the school is located at the Port of Redwood City Marina in Redwood City. We offer a range of classes and activities, from beginner to…
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.…
Condos Grow at Alameda Marina — Boatyard TBD
Alameda’s once-thriving maritime trade center is heading full-tilt toward relieving the area’s housing shortage, but possibly also its maritime heritage.