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. Â 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.
A browse through the decades of ‘Latitude 38’ landed us on a photo of the 140-ft-long schooner ‘Northern Light,’ launched in the Bay in 1927.
Where do you find a good read, and a good sailor? At The Depot, of course.
Sailing has a long history on the Bay before foiling was pioneered here. Editor John Riise put together a summary in 2015.
King tides are coming this week. Get amongst it and be part of the wave of activity flooding the Bay Area and West Coast.
Aidan Mobley is taking on plenty of new high-performance sailing and surfing challenges.
Has anyone sailed through the Berkeley Pier? And done it safely?
Plans to dredge the Oakland Estuary’s inner and outer turning basins in order to accommodate larger ships faces conflicting environmental and economic interests.
Bay Area sailor Lauren Eisele adds planning for climate impacts to her busy schedule of teaching sailing and conducting sailing seminars.
Tune in as host Moe Roddy chats with sailor-turned-entrepreneur Bill Kreysler about sailing, business and building racing boats.
Working Waterfront Issues and Resources
Numerous groups and organizations around the country are working to help preserve maritime economic zones. Working Waterfront Organizations:
Job Opportunities
HMBYC has opportunities for additional instructors to join our award-winning youth sailing program this summer. We have positions for certified instructors as well as juniors with prior sailing experience. Please email.
Alameda Community Sailing Center (ACSC) is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director. This position works with the Program Director, Instructional Staff, Students, and Community Partners. Please check out the job description at website.
Positions available for 2023 season! Two Harbors Harbor Department, on the west end of Catalina Island. Looking for experienced boat operators for seasonal harbor patrol positions (March–October). Harbor patrol assigns and facilitates the use of 700+ moorings on the west end of Catalina Island…
Community Engagement Coordinator, Graphic Artist, Photographer(s) wanted as contractors or volunteers. Volunteer docents wanted for educational science exhibitions. Ask about other roles.
SLO Sail and Canvas is hiring for multiple positions in our busy sail loft in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California. We specialize in building boat covers, trampolines, and sails for sailing dinghies, one-designs, and beach catamarans. The following job opportunities are open for immediate…
Join the captains at Club Nautique and start teaching US Sailing’s most comprehensive curriculum of sail and power courses, both offshore and inshore, in the nation. We have openings now for USCG-licensed captains who exhibit exceptional communication and boating skills, and the willingness to…
Rubicon Yachts is seeking a professional yacht broker/salesperson for its new Alameda, CA office. Yacht sales experience required, must be a self-starter, membership in CYBA is a plus. Contact owner/broker Mark Miner.
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.
Wanted: Licensed Captain with towing endorsement for TowBoatUS./Vessel Assist on the San Francisco Bay and Delta. Preferred if you live by SF waterfront, Alameda or Bethel Island areas.
Sausalito’s Working Waterfront Takes Center Stage in Innovation
The Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition is continuing its mission to retain the Marinship waterfront as a home for innovation, activation and creation in both maritime and land-based businesses, and the artist community.