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'Lectronic Latitude
February Latitude Hits the Streets
The February issue of Latitude 38 is hot off the press and being delivered around the Bay Area as this edition of ‘Lectronic Latitude is uploading. Check out the report on the less-than-windy-but-still-a-barrel-of-fun Corinthian YC Midwinters; and the thrilling story of a South Pacific rescue; and the update on Balclutha‘s haulout; and what a harbormaster’s…
Jourdain Sheds Keel
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Volvo Fleet Thinned
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