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Foreign Flagged Cruisers Have to Pay-up in Washington State

5 days ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

Arnstein Mustad has sailed thousands of miles delivering sailboats, but finds, once again, there’s always more to learn. He’s helping the owner of a foreign-flagged Oyster 66 sail to the Pacific Northwest and has discovered Washington state requires a special permit for foreign vessels. Cruisers confront all kinds of unique local rules, regulations and fees as they travel the world, but it seems unusual to find new fees as you move from state to state in the US.
June 2, 2025 - Latitude38

6 days ago | latitude38.com | John Arne Riise |John Arndt |Christine Weaver |Monica Grant

Receive emails when 'Lectronic Latitude is updated. SUBSCRIBEMay is the month for California Offshore Race Week (CORW) starting with the Spinnaker Cup from San Francisco Bay to Monterey Bay. The S.F. Sea Scout whaleboat 'Viking' lost her rudder during last weekend's Master Mariners Regatta. It has since been found and returned to base. The Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival invites you to step into the enchantment — and into the pages of your favorite sea-bound tales.
California Offshore Race Week Starts With the Spinnaker Cup

1 week ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

California Offshore Race Week kicks off the West Coast ocean racing circuit each spring — the Spinnaker Cup to Monterey, the Coastal Cup to Santa Barbara, and the SoCal 300 to San Diego. Crews enjoy long downwind legs and plenty of sunshine, and each YC rolls out the red carpet for the finishers. As this missive goes to press, the third leg is underway. Andy Schwenk tells the tale from the decks of Sir Edmund.
Summer Sailstice Celebrates 25 Years of Global Sailing Festivities

1 week ago | greatlakesscuttlebutt.com | John Arndt

This summer marks the 25th anniversary of Summer Sailstice, the global celebration of sailing, set to take place on June 21-22, 2025. Founded in 2001 by John Arndt, Summer Sailstice brings together sailors from around the world to celebrate the sailing lifestyle. What started as a small initiative to showcase sailing by celebrating the pleasure, heritage, and value of sailing evolved into a global event with thousands of participants worldwide.
Have a Hobie Day on Summer Sailstice

1 month ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

Pedaling home from a mountain bike ride we crossed tracks with this Hobie sitting and waiting for its next “Hobie Day.” It’s one of the reasons Summer Sailstice was created. Owners of idle boats under a tarp or languishing in a slip sometimes need an extra jolt to get them fired up to get the boat and family back out on the water.
Clearly Marked Confusion On Board

1 month ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

Future Alcatraz "tourists" could be on a one-way trip to the island. Film and fund raiser for Jocelyn Nash documentary. Operations began on Sunday to raise 'Bayesian', the 183-ft Perini Navi sloop that sank during a storm on August 19, 2024. The Waterfront Pickers is a group of local sailors who come together to celebrate the Bay with their own brand of salty bluegrass.
May 5, 2025 - Latitude38

1 month ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt |San Francisco Bay |John Arne Riise |Monica Grant

The Associated Press has reported that the president has directed “his government” to reopen Alcatraz. We’re not sure why they call it “his” government and not “our” government, but either way, it could be that we’re all sailing around a future federal prison. Alcatraz was closed in 1963 and is now a major Bay Area tourist attraction that reportedly generates $60 million for the National Park Service from the 1.6 million tourists that visit the island annually.
Sailing on Other People's Boats West and East

1 month ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

When former Bay Area sailor and Club Nautique manager Tony Gilbert moved back east he found another crew party through which to keep sailing on other people’s boats. He explains why it’s worked for him on both San Francisco and Chesapeake bays. I found more than a few good opportunities to sail on other people’s boats at the Latitude 38 crew parties in San Francisco and Sausalito.
May 2, 2025 - Latitude38

1 month ago | latitude38.com | Monica Grant |John Arndt |San Francisco Bay |Tony Gilbert

Latitude 38’s May issue is out now and ready for your reading pleasure. This month we cruise through the generations with stories about junior sailors, historic vessels, and good times in between. Take a look at the preview:A Young Sailor with a Mature PassionWe often hear sailors saying, “Start ’em young,” or, “I wish I’d started when I was that age.” Driving down the road one day, we saw our neighbor coming up the hill.
Short Sightings — Congressional Cup, National Weather, and More

1 month ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

'Favonius 2' crew member Matthew Sessions reports on last weekend's Newport to Ensenada Race. This week, 'Good Jibes' host Ryan Foland joins us from behind the scenes at Rolex Los Angeles SailGP. Come and explore our new and used yachts, and enjoy nautical conversation and snacks. "Whether you're a seasoned racer or new to the sport, we've got a place for you in the Great Vallejo Race."San Francisco Sea Scouts are throwing a reunion banquet for former Sea Scouts and community supporters.