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 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.
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.
How tall will the bridge be? How will it affect boats sailing on the Estuary? How often does the City expect the drawbridge section to be opened on a typical high-water-traffic day (aka the weekend)?
Our trip to San Diego for the start of the Baja Ha-Ha again highlighted some of the differences between how San Diego Bay and San Francisco Bay welcome sailors.
We’re happy to report that a few weeks ago, ‘Eleonora E’ was successfully re-floated and hauled out.
When fully complete, the San Rafael Channel will reach its authorized depths of six to eight feet.
After an Alameda houseboat marina proposed raising berth rates fees this summer, a series of events at both the city and state level have led to rent control for the majority of floating-homes — about 500 — in the Bay Area.
Join Jeff Zarwell for a two-hour rope splicing class, next Wednesday, at Spaulding Marine Center in Sausalito.
San Francisco Bay is a waypoint for many boats on their way south as they head off to parts unknown.
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
Sailing instructors and captains, Spinnaker Sailing SF is hiring F/T or P/T aboard our best- maintained fleet of 21- to 53-ft yachts. $20-25/hr DOE. Midweek/weekend work available, flexible schedule. Email or call.
Club Nautique is hiring a seasonal, full-time (40 hrs/week) fleet service associate in Sausalito for up to a six-month contract. Responsibilities include cleaning interior and exterior of sail and powerboats, fueling and pumping out boats, working with standing and running rigging, inspecting boats to…
Club Nautique is hiring a Sausalito Club/Base Manager and an Alameda Membership Sales Representative. Come join the fun and share your love of boating with others. We offer competitive compensation ($70,000–$90,000+) and full benefits. Apply today!
Golden Gate Yacht Club is seeking a motivated, energetic and dedicated head coach to lead our high school sailing programs. The Head Coach is responsible for scheduling, designing, organizing and executing activities, practices and regattas, and is expected to be active on and off…
Seeking an experienced Lead Sailboat Rigger to join established team in Port Townsend. Responsible for overseeing the complete mast and standing rigging overhaul, splicing, electrical wiring, unstepping and stepping masts, working with clients planning offshore passages.
To operate 28-ft passenger vessel ‘Bay Voyager’ at Pier 39. Four hr minimum. Second language, former USCG, a plus but not required. Paid training. Six pack, 50-/100-ton lic. OK. Full-/part-time available.
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…
Inspire Sailing is hiring a Fleet Service Crew Chief (CC). The CC oversees the fleet service team, assigns job tickets, monitors work quality, troubleshoots problems, and implements our preventive maintenance program. The CC advises team members how to execute projects, assists team members with…
The City of Berkeley is accepting applications to test and get on the eligibility list for the full time permanent Marina Assistant role at the Berkeley Marina! This position is responsible for patrolling the Berkeley Marina and adjacent dock and ground areas for the…
Like working with sailboats? Join our team! We are hiring a Senior Customer Service Representative (CSR) to provide excellent customer service to our existing members, sailing school students, and prospective members. The workday is focused on helping clients choose their path to sailing adventures.…
Like to work on sailboats? Inspire Sailing School is hiring a fleet service technician. Full-time, five days a week job including a weekend day each week. Prior experience working on sailboats required. Responsibilities include checking in (cleaning) and preparing boats between charters or classes;…
We are looking for a motivated individual who can join our team and assist on maintaining our beautiful marina and buildings. Hours are flexible and it can be full- or permanent part-time work. This could be ideal for a retired military person. We prefer that the…
Custom canvas business ISO sewers! More sewing/making experience the better and willing to train for the right can-do attitude! Quickly growing company looking for another great fit in our team. Great benefits and culture. PT/FT
Inspire Sailing Berkeley is looking for sailing instructors to join our growing team! USCG OUPV License is required, though if you are interested in getting your captain’s license we can help out there too. We have opportunities to teach aboard both tiller- and wheel-steered…
Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City is looking for someone to assist in the maintenance and repair of our fleet of 30 sailboats. Should be familiar with sailboat rigging, ship’s systems, outboard motors, light electrical, plumbing and diesel engine service. Consider either part time or…
The Resourceful Sailor Makes Rigging Alignment a Top Priority
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.