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.
From simple bottom maintenance and paint, to complete restoration and new construction, including diesel engines, parts and service.
Learn about the basics of marine corrosion, woodburning, and electrical shock hazards.
Swiftsure Yachts offers exceptional service, quality brokerage boats and new yachts for world cruising.
North Sails is working on retrofitting a large bulk carrier with soft sails to provide wind-assisted propulsion and reduce its consumption of fossil fuels.
Free vessel health check and new in-house rigging shop — it’s all happening at San Francisco Boatworks.
Big yachts are only getting bigger, along with bigger eco-friendly promises.
Learn about the basics of marine corrosion, woodburning, and electrical shock hazards.
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
Oakland Yacht Club Is a private membership yacht club that was established in 1913 and has 200 slips in its marina. It is in the city of Alameda along the Oakland Alameda Estuary. Assistant harbormaster is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of…
Modern Sailing Sausalito is hiring a three-day-a-week (Fri-Sat-Sun) Customer Service Rep. If you are energetic, have prior customer service experience, are proficient with computers and software, and are passionate about helping customers’ sailing dreams come true, come join us! Schedule is 8 a.m. to…
Join the Compass Canvas team! Compass Canvas, a premier custom marine canvas shop in Point Richmond, is expanding our crew! We’re on the lookout for a skilled, full-time canvas worker with at least 2 years of professional sewing experience to join our talented team.…
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.…
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.
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.
A Look at Dredging and the High Cost of Mud
Keeping sailing accessible by keeping harbors navigable is an increasing expense.