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A New Step Taken in Oakland Waterways' Long-Awaited Cleanup
A team of youth sailors from the Bay Area and Southern California are in Slovenia to compete in the European 420 Championships. We dug this one up just now. Clearly we had to wait for it to take root and grow … Free vessel health check and new in-house rigging shop — it's all happening at San Francisco Boatworks. It's getting time to head south with the Baja Ha-Ha. Make sure you have your paperwork in order.
July 8, 2024 - Latitude38
A group of young California sailors is in Europe this week, representing the United States at the European Championships for the 420 class. Eighteen-year-old Marco Puertas is among the 12 Bay Area youth in the 15-strong contingency from California. His father, Lorenzo Puertas, sent us the following news and photos. “The six-day regatta in Portoroz, Slovenia, includes 243 sailors from 22 nations from around Europe and the world.
Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle To Commence Service on July 17
In 2022 we wrote about plans that had been discovered for a lift bridge to enable bicycles and pedestrians to cross the Oakland Estuary at Jack London Square. By all appearances, the planning had been in process for 20 years. Our story garnered many comments from sailors who were concerned about the impact such a bridge would have on boat traffic, along with many other issues.
July 3, 2024 - Latitude38
In 2022 we wrote about plans that had been discovered for a lift bridge to enable bicycles and pedestrians to cross the Oakland Estuary at Jack London Square. By all appearances, the planning had been in process for 20 years. Our story garnered many comments from sailors who were concerned about the impact such a bridge would have on boat traffic, along with many other issues.
Hansen and Basso Win the Mercury NorCal Series
The four-month-long 20-race Mercury class NorCal series ended on Saturday, June 1, with 11 boats racing on the Alameda Estuary in warm sunshine with a very shifty southerly breeze. The NorCal series was interrupted by rainy weather the first weekend of May, but the top racers were out on the course for 14 of the 20 races scheduled. Randy Smith of SFYC scored the most wins in the series.
June 7, 2024 - Latitude38
The four-month-long 20-race Mercury class NorCal series ended on Saturday, June 1, with 11 boats racing on the Alameda Estuary in warm sunshine with a very shifty southerly breeze. The NorCal series was interrupted by rainy weather the first weekend of May, but the top racers were out on the course for 14 of the 20 races scheduled. Randy Smith of SFYC scored the most wins in the series.
Oakland Police Out To Lunch?
We don’t like to assume anything, so when a Latitude 38 reader sent us a photo of Oakland’s two police boats pulling into Sam’s in Tiburon at around noon on Friday, we didn’t want to assume they were there for lunch. It could be that they were on important police business. On the other hand, the reader sent us the photo knowing on the Estuary and the increasing number of crimes reported that go unanswered by the Oakland police.
August 28, 2023 - Latitude38
This past Saturday we joined a crowd of well-wishers at the Sausalito Yacht Club who came by to wish Randall Reeves and his new crew member, Harmon Shragge, as they prepare to head out the Gate. If you know Randall and Harmon’s sailing history, you know they’re probably not headed south in the fall for some warm tropical paradise. The plan is to leave, weather permitting, on Tuesday and take the Great Circle route north to Homer, Alaska, with the goal of arriving in early October.
Welcome to the Oakland Waterfront
This past weekend we enjoyed some spectacular Bay sailing, including an overnight club cruise to Encinal Yacht Club in the Oakland Estuary. Despite our recent stories on the challenges and controversies surrounding this incredible ribbon of water between two East Bay cities, we relaxed with a comfortable sail down the Estuary and along the Oakland waterfront, and had a great weekend in Alameda.
August 25, 2023 - Latitude38
When it comes to accessing the waterfront in San Francisco, your first thought might be to join a yacht club or sailing school. But with rising costs of living, the typical avenues for learning to sail can be costly and out of reach for families with kids hoping to learn to sail. San Francisco Bay is one of the most challenging yet rewarding, rugged yet beautiful places to sail, but finding ways into the world of sailing in San Francisco can be tricky.
Oakland Estuary Stakeholder Comment Deadline August 22
As the remnants of the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years now evaporate over northern Nevada, people are trying to assess the damage done from the heavy rainfall and flooding from Hilary. Book your bottom job with KKMI before August 31 for 40% off your second coat of paint! Lahaina Yacht Club is grateful for the messages of support and offers of help after losing its facility in the fire two weeks ago. They share a message to all their West Coast friends.
August 21, 2023 - Latitude38
As the remnants of the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years now evaporate over northern Nevada, people are trying to assess the damage done by the heavy rainfall and flooding from Hilary.
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