John Arndt

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The USCG 'Eagle' Has Landed — Almost

1 week ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

The USCG tall ship Eagle is scheduled to arrive in San Francisco Bay on the morning of Wednesday, June 25. She will be coming under the Gate at around 8 a.m. and tying up around 10 a.m. at Piers 15/17 by the Exploratorium. The Eagle is heading south after visiting Portland and Astoria, OR. After her Bay Area stop she’ll continue her training mission by visiting our friendly neighbors to the north in Victoria, BC, before again turning south to make a stop in Seattle.
Happy Summer Sailstice

1 week ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

Today is the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. It’s the perfect weekend to kick off the summer of sailing. You can help sailing grow by showing the world why and how we sail by adding your weekend sailing plans to the Summer Sailstice map. It looks crowded, but there’s room on the water near you to show the world where, how and what you’ll be sailing this weekend.
June 18, 2025 - Latitude38

1 week ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

Surprise, sunshine and sailing are predicted in California for Summer Sailstice weekend. If you haven’t posted your weekend sailing plans, now is the time. Sailors across the country are starting their summer with the weekend celebration of sail. Some are racing singlehanded to Hawaii, others are cruising the Delta, and some are heading out to spend the weekend racing or daysailing. We’re going to be sailing the Friday night beer can race and then sailing to Benicia for an overnight on Saturday.
Collision In Evening Beer Can Racing's School of Hard Knox

1 week ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

A gorgeous sailing weekend started with a breezy but sunny, warm Friday night race. The Corinthian YC Friday evening races are held on the Knox course area to the West of Angel Island. The Knox buoy is a common feature of the course and often a source of continuing education for adults. Paolo Juvara posted this video of a (thankfully mild) collision as some of the J/105 fleet rounded the Knox buoy.
June 16, 2025 - Latitude38

1 week ago | latitude38.com | Monica Grant |John Arndt |San Francisco Bay

Friend of Latitude John “Woody” Skoriak was kept busy at the Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show on Sunday, inspecting and judging the 30 or so classic wooden boats that lined the docks at Corinthian Yacht Club. Woody was one of three Bay Area sailors who had the honor of walking the docks, taking photos, chatting with owners and crew, and making check marks on their detailed scoresheets.
How Does This Crew List Thing Work Anyway?

2 weeks ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

The world's top skippers were racing in New York at SailGP and in the Chesapeake in the Women's World Match Racing Tour. Now is the time to add your details to the list of sailors joining the rally to Mexico, and it's also the time to send in your bio for the annual "Meet the Fleet" booklet. At Suntex Marinas, our dedication to our customers is at the very heart of everything we do. One of the most unique boats to sail the Bay in recent years is Charles Ray's 60-ft 'C³' ("C cubed").
SailGP and Women's Match Racing

2 weeks ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

The Women’s Match Racing Tour and SailGP both held grand prix world tour events on the East Coast last weekend. Women’s Match Racing TourCalifornia sailors flew east to bring silver back west from the 2025 Santa Maria Cup for Women’s Match Racing. It was hosted on Chesapeake Bay by the Eastport Yacht Club. First was taken by Team Baam, skippered by Allie Blecher from California Yacht Club, with crew Beka Schiff, Rose Edwards, and Ali Blumenthal Stokes.
June 13, 2025 - Latitude38

2 weeks ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt |Richard Spindler |John Arne Riise

The Women’s Match Racing Tour and SailGP both held grand prix world tour events on the East Coast last weekend. Women’s Match Racing TourCalifornia sailors flew east to bring silver back west from the 2025 Santa Maria Cup for Women’s Match Racing. It was hosted on Chesapeake Bay by the Eastport Yacht Club. First was taken by Team Baam, skippered by Allie Blecher from California Yacht Club, with crew Beka Schiff, Rose Edwards, and Ali Blumenthal Stokes.
Hurricane Season Is Right on Time - Are We Prepared?

2 weeks ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

Hurricane season is nominally considered to be about May 15 to November 30 in the Eastern Pacific. It got started right on time. Though it never reached hurricane stage, the first named cyclonic storm arrived early when Tropical Storm Alvin headed for Cabo on May 30. Then, a week later, came Tropical Storm Barbara, followed by Tropical Storm Cosme. A fourth storm is now possibly forming off Acapulco.
Three Wooden Boat Shows in California This Coming Weekend

2 weeks ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

Anyone who owns a wooden boat must be certifiably insane. Or that’s what most owners of plastic boats like ours think — until they step aboard. There’s all that varnish, maintenance, and tender loving care required to keep a wooden boat afloat and shipshape. But if you’re not careful, once you step aboard, you risk getting captivated by their spell.