Latitude 38

Since we released our inaugural issue in 1977, Latitude 38 has embraced a distinctive lifestyle that sets it apart from other sailing magazines. While many have tried to replicate our success, none have succeeded. We’ve evolved from a quirky regional publication to a relaxed California staple and now serve as an “alternative” voice for sailors both in the U.S. and worldwide. The team at Latitude is committed to providing you with the most engaging content in the sailing community. People take to the water for various reasons—be it for adventure, relaxation, or simply to escape the daily grind. Those same motivations drive our readers to enjoy our magazine each month. If you're not out on the water, dive into our latest issue, crafted by our dedicated team and the many sailors and contributors who make sailing and reading Latitude an enjoyable experience.

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Urgent Call for Funding to Protect the Bay

6 days ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

Richmond Yacht Club member Mike Josselyn wrote in with an urgent appeal to Bay Area sailors to help find funding for San Francisco State University’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center:As Latitude 38 has covered, San Francisco State University’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center, the only marine science laboratory on San Francisco Bay, is slated to close due to a loss of university funding.
YRA Lightship Race and Marine First-Aid Class

6 days ago | latitude38.com | Monica Grant

This Saturday, April 19, the YRA will host the Lightship Race as part of the 2025 Offshore Series.
USCG Barque 'Eagle' Is Coming West

6 days ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

The USCG barque Eagle is headed to the West Coast. It’s the first time she’ll have been west since 2008!The Coast Guard reports, “The selected port calls leverage Eagle’s unique ability to advance and foster international relations with some of the region’s most critical partners, and provides an opportunity to integrate domestic engagements along the US West Coast.”We’re glad California is on the list of critical partners. The Eagle is currently nearing Cuba as she heads toward the Panama Canal.
Cayard and Spithill Join America’s Cup Hall of Fame Class of 2025

6 days ago | latitude38.com | Monica Grant

California sailing legend Paul Cayard, Australian-born racer Jimmy Spithill, and Susan Henn, the first known woman to compete in the America’s Cup, have been announced as the Herreshoff Marine Museum/America’s Cup Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Each sailor is recognized for their personal achievements and positive influence on the sport and in America’s Cup racing.
Berkeley Marina Celebrates New Green Energy Vehicles and Wi-Fi

6 days ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

Green power is expanding on the Bay, with Berkeley Marina adding one new boat and five vehicles to its fleet.
Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival

1 week ago | latitude38.com | Newport Beach |Monica Grant

This week we chat with Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival co-chair Steve Paljieg about the festival, taking place on June 13–14 at Balboa Yacht Club.
Island Fever in South Beach

1 week ago | latitude38.com | Martha Blanchfield |Monica Grant

John Tennyson, South Beach YC Island Fever Midwinter Series chair, says that each fall, after the Wind Machine has switched off, sailors are so desperate to race that they’ll believe anything — especially the idea that there will eventually be enough wind if they just show up and wait long enough. This sure sounds like what happened February 22: sunny skies and a ripple o’ breeze to start, advancing to mild rollers, cloud cover and bluster brewing.
What's the Best Transpac Halfway Package?

1 week ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt

With the Transpac start coming up on July 1, a reader wrote in to ask, “What are the best things to include in the halfway package?” What’s the halfway package? It’s a tradition of family and friends of Transpac crews who put together a Transpac package that the crew gets to open at the race’s halfway point. The package contains “goodies.” If you’ve raced the Transpac or Pacific Cup, or even circumnavigated, what is the best surprise, food or goodie you’ve received?
Friday Night Racing and New Crew From the Crew Party

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

The first two Corinthian YC Friday evening beer can races were especially pleasant: warm air, flat water and light winds. In fact, it was so light on the first Friday that nobody finished the short course by the 15-minutes-after-sunset deadline. The second Friday was similar, with some boats not finishing, though we managed to slip in at 7:55, which was just three minutes ahead of the 7:58 deadline. Phew! Finish or not, the evenings were spectacular.
April 16, 2025 - Latitude38

1 week ago | latitude38.com | John Arndt |San Francisco Bay |Newport Beach |Martha Blanchfield

With the Transpac start coming up on July 1, a reader wrote in to ask, “What are the best things to include in the halfway package?” What’s the halfway package? It’s a tradition of family and friends of Transpac crews who put together a Transpac package that the crew gets to open at the race’s halfway point. The package contains “goodies.” If you’ve raced the Transpac or Pacific Cup, or even circumnavigated, what is the best surprise, food or goodie you’ve received?