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Fear a Chubasco Almost as Much as a Hurricane
"Morning chubascos are a little unusual here, but not unheard of," write Jake and Sharon Howard from aboard the Hunter Legend 45 Jake in the Sea of Cortez. A chubasco is a violent storm, usually of less than three hour’s duration, which is often accompanied by lots of lightning and rain. "When we got up…
Is This a Great Country or What?
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Navionics Chart Errors
Like a lot of sailors, we navigate using an iPad and Navionics charts. It’s worked great for us in the United States and the Caribbean, but not so great in Mexico. The problem is that the Mexico chart data on which the Navionics charts are based are sometimes off by a significant amount. At Punta…
AC Update & Weekend Racing Preview
Following Team Australia’s recent withdrawal from the 35th America’s Cup as the Challenger of Record, it was announced today that four remaining challengers have pledged their support to the event, regardless of which venue is chosen. According to a joint statement released through Ben Ainslie Racing: "Teams Luna Rossa Challenge, Artemis Racing, BAR and Team…
Destination: Half Moon Bay
Don’t expect to slip into your bikinis and Speedos in Half Moon Bay. © LaDonna Bubak While San Francisco Bay can offer exhilarating sailing conditions, cruising options are, to put it kindly, limited. For those wanting to expand their horizons, Half Moon Bay is just 25 miles south of the Bay — a nice day…