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.
Will there be a new age of sail? In the April issue of Latitude 38, we take a look at the modest but promising proliferation of wind-assisted commercial ships around the world. This weekend, two advocates of “windships” will be speaking at the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show. We’ll give you the details at the end of…
A core issue has been maintaining marine jobs, services and facilities for the boating community. This led to the formation of SAWW (Save Our Working Waterfront).
In our ongoing attempt to keep track of the current rush of development around the San Francisco Bay Area waterfront, we’d like to alert you to a public hearing coming up next week concerning the big ‘Terminal One’ project planned for Point Richmond’s Brickyard Cove neighborhood, right smack up against Richmond Yacht Club’s property (which,…
Waterfront development has two sides: water and land. In a philosophical sense, the two sides and competing ideals are growth vs. access. We believe that waterfront developments need more than bike and walking paths. What good is a new housing complex if you can’t get in the water and don’t have the services available to…
Some four dozen Alamedans took to their bikes on Sunday for a tour of separate proposed developments along the island’s North Waterfront designed to add housing, commercial space and public waterways access. The tour organized by Bike/Walk Alameda showed mock-ups of gleaming buildings and vibrant parks on vacant land at three locations. In addition to…
Alameda Marina, seen here from the Estuary, is a busy place during weeknight races. latitude/Chris ©Latitude 38 Media, LLC We strongly encourage Oakland-Alameda Estuary sailors and other concerned citizens to attend a crucial March 1 meeting (7 p.m. at Alameda City Hall) that may determine the fate of the Alameda Marina, home of Svendsen’s Boat…
Jeff Lee’s San Juan 33 Zwei Flying Fish checks out the breeze off Alameda Marina before an Island Nights Friday night beer can race, hosted by Island YC, whose clubhouse is on the Alameda Marina property. latitude/Chris ©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC On November 18, tenants at Alameda Marina were notified by Bay West Group of new…
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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
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. Mechanical aptitude and some experience required. Call or email Cree.
For charter boat with older gas engines. Looking for someone to help maintain and repair older GM 350 engines.
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.…