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Poor Man’s Sandblasting Solution
Seems like every time we receive a note from longtime cruiser Kirk McGeorge of the USVI-based Tayana 42 Gallivanter it brings a chuckle. His latest offering was no different. When chain gets this rusty, most sailors would simply replace it. But budget-minded cruisers, such as Kirk, often find creative solutions.latitude/Andy©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "I’ve…
The Cost of Cruising
Although they are anything but wealthy, Allen and Kate have managed, thanks to periodically working along the way, to cruise since ’93. They are now “retired” and economically cruising the Caribbean. Mendocino Queen©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC With a new class of cruisers preparing to head south this fall, a lot of hopeful members of…
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar
Sometimes a noose is just a noose. © Lifeline In the May 11 and May 13 ‘Lectronics, we ran pieces on the recent troubles between various cruiser factions, businesses, and Fonatur staff in Puerto Escondido. While all this was going on, a noose appeared on the scene. While things are still in a state of…
Bridge Height Finder
In May 2’s ‘Lectronic Latitude, reader Ron Taillon wondered if a device existed that would give a sailor approaching a bridge "a quick reading from the deck so you can have confidence in trusting the chart’s readings." We left it to you, our readers, to answer Ron’s question and boy did you. We were flooded…
DreamKeeper Completes Her Lap
Did Gar take sun sights all the way around the world? Ahh, probably not. But on light-air days during the Pacific crossing it was sure fun to practice. DreamKeeper© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sausalito sailors Gar Duke and Nicole Friend of the Pacific Seacraft 40 DreamKeeper had cause for celebration last week, as they crossed…