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

Suisun City Marina Welcomes Back Sailors, and Latitude 38

By Monica Grant | October 1, 2021 |

If you’re looking for new places to visit, and you’ve never been to this corner of California, check it out.

COVID-Era Rolex Big Boat Series a Success

By Christine Weaver | September 20, 2021 |

How successful was last week’s return of the Rolex Big Boat Series? Just take a look at the happy faces we photographed during the regatta.

The Return of the Rolex Big Boat Series

By Christine Weaver | September 15, 2021 |

St. Francis Yacht Club is welcoming hundreds of skippers, crews, spectators and helpers back to San Francisco for the Rolex Big Boat Series.

Coastal Cleanup Coming to a Community Near You

By Christine Weaver | September 13, 2021 |

This year is looking more like pre-pandemic years, with Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 18, in addition to a month-long push.

Ficker Cup This Week and Congressional Cup Next Week

By Christine Weaver | September 10, 2021 |

The Ficker Cup starts today at Long Beach Yacht Club, a prelude to next week’s Congressional Cup international match-racing competition.

Latitude 38 Fall Crew List Party: Only One Week to Go!

By Monica Grant | September 3, 2021 |

At last count, we’d sold 134 tickets, and more people will buy their tickets at the door.

Regattas to Look Forward to in September

By Christine Weaver | August 30, 2021 |

The 26-mile Jazz Cup to Benicia is on for Saturday, September 4. South Beach YC will run the start near Treasure Island, and Benicia YC the finish.

When You Could Be in Canada, but You’re Actually in the US

By Monica Grant | August 13, 2021 |

Point Roberts Marina, in Washington, USA, lies at the end of a peninsula in British Columbia, CA.

Moving on from Olympic Sailing to the Fastnet Race

By Christine Weaver | August 6, 2021 |

Olympic sailing wrapped up on Wednesday, and the US team will return home empty-handed.

First Transpac Finishers Arrive in Oahu

By Christine Weaver | July 23, 2021 |

The first finishers in the 2021 Transpac race are just beginning to sail across the finish line at Diamond Head Buoy.

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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.