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.
‘Latitude 38’ ambassador, Gerry Gragg, connected with ‘Latitude 38’ readers at Grand Marina.
The Oakland Alameda Adaptation Committee (OAAC) invites you to a community event that matters to all of us — the annual Alameda Sea Level Rise Planning Fair!
Yesterday’s ‘Latitude 38’ Baja Ha-Ha Crew Party collected all kinds of our favorite people: those who want to go sailing.
Boat care, maintenance and restoration require both skilled marine tradespeople and space along the shoreline for the businesses to do the work.
The Bay Area’s ‘Jeremiah O’Brien’ is remembered well in Europe.
After a seven-year restoration, ‘Tally Ho’ arrives from the Pacific Northwest to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.
“Baja Ha-Ha or Bust! Cheers to 31 Years — ‘Latitude 38’ Crew List Party.” That’s the message from Spaulding Marine Center this month about the September 4 crew list party.
The Third Annual Sausalito Boat Show returns to Clipper Yacht Harbor with a spectacular lineup of new sailboats, powerboats, luxury yachts, electric vessels, and more — both in the water and on land.
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
Sausalito Community Boating Center is seeking passionate, experienced sailing instructors and assistants. Instructors must have a US Sailing Small Boat Certification. Assistants need only a passion for the water! Contact [email protected] for information.
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 in Redwood City is looking for a reliable and organized office administrator/customer service member to help keep our daily operations running smoothly. This role is for someone who enjoys variety, working with people, and being part of a small, energetic team in…
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…
Latitude 38 has an opening for a sales professional and sailing enthusiast to manage and grow our multi-media advertising business across our print, digital, event, email and podcast media channels. This is a unique opportunity to work with the marine industry and serve the…
Need help managing a Sausalito-based charter operation with a stunning classic yacht. Remote work. Being present at the marina generally not required, but ideal candidate lives close by and is able to be on-site occasionally.
Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation (PYSF), Redwood City, CA. Full-time. PYSF seeks a hands-on Wooden Classics Program Coordinator to lead maintenance and operations for ‘Ocean Queen V’, a 55-ft Philip Rhodes yawl, and support a fleet of racing dinghies and skiffs. This role blends classic-vessel…
Berkeley Marine Center is looking for a new member of the team! We are currently looking for someone to work in our chandlery and boatyard office. Experience in retail or customer service is key, as the position involves communication with boatyard clients and chandlery…
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.…
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.
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 Boat Show Gears Up for Next Weekend
The third annual Sausalito Boat Show is getting ready to rock the docks next weekend.