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.
Marchal Sailmakers will take care of all your sail repair needs.
The USCG tall ship ‘Eagle’ and her 120 crew are scheduled to dock in San Francisco next Wednesday.
One of the most unique boats to sail the Bay in recent years is Charles Ray’s 60-ft ‘C³’ (“C cubed”). Part catboat, part “Batboat,” part performance art.
Join the Spring Launch Celebration and launch of the restored’ Neptune,’ a 14-ft Whitehall built by students in the Bronx in 2004.
Future Alcatraz “tourists” could be on a one-way trip to the island.
New, bright-yellow data buoys known as Spotters have arrived on the Bay and off the coast.
Celebrate the Berkeley Marina’s new electric Harbor Patrol boat, new boater WiFi, and 5 new electric vehicles!
“Napa has its Crush in the Fall,” Niels Kisling writes. “Here in Morro Bay the Crush comes in March.
There’s lots of action ahead along the busy California coastline with SailGP, El Toro Regatta, Congressional Cup, an ABYC education forum, and the Marine Mammal Survey.
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
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
Own a storied charter company on San Francisco Bay! Rendezvous Charters, founded 40 years ago, features a 1985 Santa Cruz 50 “Yukon Jack”, USCG-certified for 25 passengers, fully restored in 2023 with new engine, rigging, electronics, bottom work, and paint. The sale includes three…
Club Nautique is the premier sailing school and yacht charter company in the Bay Area, with two locations, in Alameda and Sausalito. We offer classes, sailing and powerboat charters, skippered charters, corporate events, and member events. We are looking for a Member Acquisition and…
SailTime San Francisco seeking certified ASA instructor with current OUPV license. Must be reliable, organized, and excellent communicator. Pay: $30–$40/hr based on certification and experience. Contact us to see our fleet and chat!
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.
Part or full time. Compass Canvas is hiring a marine canvas installer to join our team in Richmond, CA. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work on quality marine projects. Requirements: 2+ years experience in the marine industry; detail-oriented and reliable…
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.
Urgent Call for Funding to Protect the Bay
The Estuary & Ocean Science Center, located in Tiburon, is slated to close due to a loss of university funding.