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.
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Matt Zarem to chat about the historic Spaulding Marine Center and volunteering in the sailing community.
Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers (PCC) is calling for applications to the Barbara Schwantes Fund.
Sausalito Community Boating Center is looking for extra hands to help install its new Art Gate this coming Sunday, July 14, at Cass Gidley Marina.
The Oakland Police Department Marine Patrol Unit has removed 17 derelict and abandoned vessels (ADV) from the Oakland Marinas.
“We’re racing for pink slips,” said Jim Partridge of the upcoming Pacific Cup, where he’ll be sailing against his older brother, Cree.
A bright yellow ferry named ‘Woodstock,’ will carry people across the Oakland Estuary, Wednesday through Sunday, for the next two years from July 17.
Jan Easom Kneib has announced the Hank Easom Scholarship Fund to support the Boatworks 101 Apprenticeship Program at Spaulding Marine Center.
California has been a pioneering state for generations. The evolution of electric power for auxiliary sail and foiling powerboats is continuing the tradition.
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.
Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show Stuns the Crowd Again
There’s so much more to see than we can even begin to cover with our tour of the Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show.