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 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is open and ready for visitors with marine businesses and organizations ready to show and demonstrate sailing all weekend.
Sunday afternoon sailors on the Oakland Estuary had an otherwise beautiful day of sailing marred by a serious-looking fire that broke out in the Port of Oakland.
Schooner Creek Boat Works is probably best known to San Francisco sailors for building Steve Randers’ Wylie 70 ‘Rage’ and Bruce Schwab’s Vendée Globe Wylie 60 ‘Ocean Planet.’
Boatbuilding at scale has returned to Northern California, just not in the way we imagine.
It was great to connect with so many sailors at the Svendsen’s Spring Fling.
Even the moon can’t cover it all everywhere but, like the moon, we cover a percentage of the news — the sailing news!
Spring is here, so we’ve packed our duffel bag for sailing and found some news in the side pocket.
The clipper ships of the late 1800s were the most technically advanced use of wind for power in their era. A new generation of technology leaders met aboard the ‘Stad Amsterdam’ as they create a blue wave, developing the sustainable systems of the future.
In this week’s ‘Good Jibes’ we chat with Jeff Rutherford, a wooden boat restoration specialist who’s been bringing classics back to life since 1982.
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
Modern Sailing Sausalito is hiring a four-day-a-week (Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon) Customer Service Rep. If you are energetic, have prior customer service experience, are proficient with computers and software, and are passionate about helping customers’ sailing dreams come true, come join us! Schedule is 8 a.m. to…
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.
Join the captains at Club Nautique and start teaching US Sailing’s most comprehensive curriculum of sail and power courses, both offshore and inshore, in the nation. We have openings now for USCG-licensed captains who exhibit exceptional communication and boating skills, and the willingness to…
Rubicon Yachts is seeking a professional yacht broker/salesperson for its new Alameda, CA office. Yacht sales experience required, must be a self-starter, membership in CYBA is a plus. Contact owner/broker Mark Miner.
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.
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.
Explore the San Rafael Waterfront and Find a Copy of Latitude 38
I wanted the tactile satisfaction of holding the magazine in my hands, so I was on a mission to find a copy of ‘Latitude 38’ on the San Rafael waterfront.