Commentary
Did You See This Boat Cruising the Bay on the Weekend?
Three camels and the Eiffel Tower … what's that all about?
The Resourceful Sailor: Skyed Halyard Retrieval Made Easy
Does a skyed halyard require a trip to the top of the mast? Not necessarily.
Caption Contest(!)
What's going on here? Give us your best for this month's Caption Contest(!) in the comments section below.
Bay Area Sailor Helena Scutt, Mechatronics Engineer for American Magic
California sailor Helena is in Barcelona, Spain working as American Magic's mechatronics engineer.
Do You Know Where Your Hull Identification Number Is?
We just got a letter from Peter Veasey, who just had a startling realization about his Hull Identification Number, or HIN.
USCG Icebreaker ‘Polar Sea’, and Comments Sought on Wave Height Information
Offshore wave heights may change to from feet to meters, and the USCGC 'Polar Sea' icebreaker arrives on the Bay.
It’s Crew Party Time! The Latitude 38 Baja Ha-Ha Fall Crew Party Opens Tonight
The ultimate gathering spot for captains and crew looking to connect and embark on new sailing adventures. And, it's fun!
Changes Are Coming to Your Email Inbox!
The new-look 'Lectronic Latitude' email newsletter is coming to your inbox soon!
Parrotheads Everywhere Celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day on Friday, Aug 30
This Friday, August 30, is a day for sailors, parrotheads and anyone who enjoyed good times in Margaritaville to pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett.
Panama Canal Needs More Water To Keep Ships in Transit
The Panama Canal Authority reports that droughts caused by climate change are forcing them to limit the number of ships, thus raising prices for everything passing through.
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