Latitude 38 is a monthly sailing magazine – “the West’s Leading Sailing and Marine Magazine.” Its content includes articles about “the world of sailing through the eyes of the California sailor.” Feature articles generally span 1,500 to 2,500 words. Sighting entries typically fall between 500 and 750 words. Changes in Latitude pieces can range from 100 to over 1,000 words. 'Lectronic Latitude items should be kept under 500 words. According to their guidelines, the payment rate for feature articles is a minimum of $125, and Sightings is between $50 and $125. To learn more, refer to their writers’ guidelines.