Michel Desjoyeaux validated his nickname, "The Professor," when he arrived in Les Sables d’Olonne Sunday afternoon, having won the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe in a new record time of 84d, 3h, 9m.

You already know how well Classy Classifieds work for selling your stuff and now ads for boats or any other piece of gear you have for sale under $1,000 are completely free!

It took awhile, but when the breeze finally did come up, it was a picture-perfect day.

‘Mocko jumbie’ stilt walkers dance as the conga line laces through the crowd at The Moorings Tortola base opening.

Leo Sherman, an educator from Illinois, appears to be the only survivor after a homebuilt 43-ft catamaran capsized 200 miles east of Madagascar early last week.

Roland Jourdain seen here celebrating sailing past the latitude of Rio de Janeiro.

Lake County News is reporting that the trial of Bismarck Dinius, which was slated to begin this month, has been pushed back to May.

This weekend’s Three Bridge Fiasco, sponsored by the Singlehanded Sailing Society, is one of the Bay’s most popular races, consistently drawing hundreds of local sailors.

Less than 10 years ago, Paradise Marina was a 13-slip marina for boats less than 40 feet in length.

The Baja Ha-Ha may be in hibernation till May, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without some kickin’ Ha-Ha gear.

You’d never know we are in the middle of a severe recession by the attendance at the Seattle Boat Show, which runs through this Sunday.

Ericsson 3 Bowman Martin Krite looking none too happy while standing by with the bilge pumps that saved the boat after cracks developed in the hull forward of the bulkhead in the photo.

We’ve received a bit more information about a rescue at sea off Cabo a week ago.

Drew Gollan, skipper of the 163-ft Perini Navi Perseus, was shot dead last Thursday night in Antigua.

In the January 9 edition of ‘Lectronic Latitude, we reported on the sad plight of Sherry Mae, a Clipper Marine 30 that washed ashore at Ocean Beach around New Year’s.

The Volvo fleet has been getting a lashing from near-constant breeze on the bow above 30 knots.

Just this morning we heard from a reliable source that a sailboat named Carpe Diem had been abandoned off Mexico within the last couple of days.

Karen holds up the key ingredients – which are both fresh and free – for ceviche.

The accompanying video shows the 600-ft cargo carrier Gulser Ana T-boning and dismasting the uninsured Venezia 42 catamaran Courtship about 350 miles west of Bermuda on November 18.

After years of planning and waiting, it’s a fabulous feeling to finally head south with the Baja Ha-Ha rally.

Today, flood waters are finally subsiding in Fiji’s tourism center, Nadi, after three days of torrential rain devastated the area during the peak of tourist season.

"Valiant 40 SOLD! Latitude 38 was out less than a week, and my boat sold for CASH.

With less than 24 hours to go before the year’s first big bang — the Corinthian YC Midwinters — new details are emerging which some sources say have the potential to put this event even further over the top than it already is.

Roman, not really looking like a guy in his 30s, owns over a billion dollars worth of motoryachts.

With the offer of deeply discounted rates, Puddle Jumpers are checking out La Cruz’ new facilities at Marina Riviera Nayarit.

Are you a racer who likes to keep a cushion of ‘stand in’ crewmembers when your regulars can’t make it?

Saturday had to be one of the nicest days of this young year, yet about 90 of the Bay’s most ardent racers chose to spend it in the Corinthian YC ballroom — with every window shade drawn, and not a beer in sight.

Offshore sailors always worry about getting run down by ships. The danger is less now than anytime in recent memory.