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.
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.
Are you ready to help reimagine Marina del Rey Harbor?
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
Want adventure? Interested in taking your RHIB boat handling skills to the next level on San Francisco Bay? Do big waves scare you? Good. Get paid to stop being scared while giving guests the experience of a lifetime. Bay Voyager captains run fast, maneuverable…
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…
Galilee Harbor Community Association is seeking a part-time Harbor Manager to provide administrative and logistical support to Sausalito’s working waterfront community of marine-related workers and artists. The Harbor Manager will be a central “hub” to our lively, highly “interactive” waterfront community. Please have proven…
Looking for an experienced part-time sailboat captain in San Francisco with a valid USCG license 25T minimum? Please contact me, John Yelda at email below.
The Dolphin Club is seeking applicants for a boatwright to work out of its Jefferson Street boat shop. This is a part-time position, and one or more positions will be filled. The successful applicant(s) will promote the club’s mission and its maritime heritage through…
Administrative assistant and fleet manager. Both positions are part-time. If can do both, by splitting tasks, can be full-time. Afterguard Sailing Academy is full range+ ASA Sailing school in Oakland, c. 2003. Protected free parking. A fun family atmosphere. Main tasks include front desk,…
Spinnaker Sailing SF is hiring experienced sailors. Join one of the top schools on the West Coast. Modern fleet (Andrews 21s, J/80s, J/105s, Santa Cruz 50), tiny class sizes, expert crew. F/T– P/T, Flexible scheduling, Midweek/weekend work available. Teach, skipper charters, or sail team…
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 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…
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.…
Sausalito Boat Show Gears Up for Next Weekend
The third annual Sausalito Boat Show is getting ready to rock the docks next weekend.