Sailing in the Times of Pandemic

While the current health drama unfolds we’ll do our best to keep this page up to date with news that we feel impacts our readers. Disclaimer: There is no way for it to be comprehensive or completely up to date but we’ll do our best to keep it helpful and as current as possible. If you have news you think we should post email it to [email protected]. We’ll do our best to include given time and resource constraints.

Please heed official guidance and we also feel the advice of the president of French Polynesia is good for all of us: “I invite you all to the utmost rigor in your behavior. Avoid contact, limit travel to what is strictly necessary. Be responsible citizens to prevent the virus from spreading.” Edouard FRITCH, President of French Polynesia.

Latest News and Information

Stranded Sailor Finally Makes Landfall in Fiji

By Christine Weaver | May 8, 2020 |

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

By Christine Weaver | May 6, 2020 |

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

By Christine Weaver | May 4, 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

By John Arndt | May 1, 2020 |

PICYA hosted a virtual version of its Opening Day on the Bay Parade.

May Day Brings May Latitudes

By Christine Weaver | May 1, 2020 |

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 . . .

By Tim Henry | April 29, 2020 |

“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

By Mitch | April 29, 2020 |

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

By Christine Weaver | April 29, 2020 |

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?

By John Arndt | April 29, 2020 |

The YRA comments on the state of racing on San Francisco Bay.

Following the Rules, Until You Don’t

By Tim Henry | April 27, 2020 |

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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Announcements

3/23/20 Denison Yachts will be holding a live, virtual boat show on Friday, March 27th. Learn more here.

3/20/20 Call of the Sea announces suspension of school programs and upcoming charter programs. More here.

3/20/20 West Marine will remain open on a limited schedule. Read details here.

3/19/20 Treasure Island Sailing Center is closed until April 7th. Full details here.

3/19/20 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is canceled. Sail America developing some supplemental, virtual alternatives. More to follow.

3/18/20 KKMI reports they are operating under restricted conditions. To learn more read here: https://www.kkmi.com/safety/

3/18/20 OCSC Sailing and Modern Sailing are closed until April 7th.