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

A Delta Ditch Run Both Fast and Fraught

By Christine Weaver | June 13, 2022 |

Brisk breeze and gusty puffs promise two things for the Delta Ditch Run: a fast race with early finish times, and carnage along the 65-mile course.

Delta Doo Dah 14 Kicks Off This Saturday

By Christine Weaver | May 16, 2022 |

Latitude 38 and Richmond Yacht Club will kick off the summer cruising season with a gathering and seminar.

The Clipper Round the World Race to Sail Past San Francisco

By John Arndt | May 2, 2022 |

After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Clipper Round the World Race is back underway.

Corinthian Midwinters Could Be Called Midsummers

By John Arndt | February 21, 2022 |

Signing up for midwinter racing adds that extra level of commitment for you and your crew to get the boat out sailing in the winter.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race a Bash in Heavy Weather

By Christine Weaver | January 3, 2022 |

After being canceled at the last minute in 2020 due to COVID-19, the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race happened in Australia last week.

Yacht Racing to Look Forward to in January

By Christine Weaver | December 29, 2021 |

The January 2 Golden Gate Yacht Club race is postponed due to COVID.

Your First and Last Chance to Win the Wosser Trophies in 2021

By John Arndt | December 10, 2021 |

The Wosser Trophies, announced in 2020, will be awarded for the first time to racers in the 2021 racing season.

Signing Up for the Crew List Kick-Starts Sailing Adventures

By John Arndt | December 6, 2021 |

If you don’t have a boat how do you sail? The Latitude 38 Crew List has been connecting sailors to sailing for over forty years. Sharon’s BVI charter with the Crowley family is just one more example.

National Sailing Hall of Fame Inducts New Honorees

By Christine Weaver | October 18, 2021 |

Legendary sailors gathered this weekend for the National Sailing Hall of Fame induction ceremony held for the first time at the old Newport Armory building.

Puget Sound Sailing Championships Regatta

By Christine Weaver | October 13, 2021 |

In the Northwest, the middle of October signifies the coming of fall, which usually entails bigger breezes and rapidly changing weather.

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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.