COVID-19 Sailing
Stranded Sailor Finally Makes Landfall in Fiji
During the coronavirus pandemic, borders around the world have been shut to cruising yachts with precious few exceptions. One recent deviation from this rule, however, was that of 59-year-old Singaporean solo sailor Wong Tetchoong.
San Francisco Yacht Club Will Not Abandon You
The situation appeared helpless. The President Roosevelt stood by the Antinoe for 85 hours and 40 minutes. They launched several rescue attempts, losing two of their own crew…
SailGP Canceled for 2020
SailGP has suspended racing for the remainder of 2020. The league will reschedule Season 2 events for 2021. Two of the impacted events already have new dates for 2021: San Francisco on April 17-18 and…
Virtual Opening Day on the Bay
PICYA hosted a virtual version of its Opening Day on the Bay Parade.
May Day Brings May Latitudes
Since sometime way back in 1977, Latitude 38 has never missed publishing a monthly issue. We might be living in strange times, but the times are not strange enough to make us miss an issue now!
This Week in Pandemic Sailing News . . .
"With the park closed and no boats permitted to dock in Ayala Cove, the sea lions appear to have reclaimed it as their own."
Virtual Boat Show from Atomic Tuna and Farallone Yachts
Join Atomic Tuna and Farallone for a four-day virtual boat show with virtual new and brokerage boat tours, expert speakers, panel discussions, quizzes and prizes every day.
Course Correction for Cruisers in Hawaii
All State harbors are closed. No new boats. Inter-island travel is prohibited. One of our Waikiki YC neighbors scored a $5,000 fine for violating this.
When Can Organized Racing Return?
The YRA comments on the state of racing on San Francisco Bay.
Following the Rules, Until You Don’t
Today, New Zealand went from its “Level 4” lockdown — the highest, most strict tier — down to “Level 3.” More businesses will be allowed to open, and more activities will be allowed.
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