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Sea Scouts Challenge 1 Bay Series

Appearing in October Latitude 38 Sailing a proper course at the Belvedere Classic Regatta and Great SF Schooner Race August 10, aside 20 other classic wooden boats, was Sea Scouts whaleboat Corsair with skipper Aaron Wu. “We were doing a big reach, having just rounded...
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MEXORC 2024 and PV Race Give Big Action, Less Wind

MEXORC 2024 and PV Race deliver more wins, less wind. San Diego Yacht Club, Puerto Vallarta Yacht Club host international sailing regattas.

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That’s Knot Racing: 3 Big Stalled South Beach YC Events

Who says that's knot racing? This article appears in Latitude 38 March 2024, pages 81 - 82 Most mariners know bluster boy Njǫrd. From Norse mythology, he’s the guy who pulls the strings for wind, sea and all bounty of the ocean. He gets the text message whenever a...
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Masterful Big Waves at Westpoint Regatta, July 8 

One skipper said action was the best in the race’s history, with “thrilling and challenging” conditions. A July 8 YRA destination event, The Westpoint Regatta is gaining in popularity. The start is staged near Berkeley Pier ruins; course runs westward to Harding, then...
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