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Archive for May 2008

Loreto Fest Draws 250 Revelers

May 7, 2008
“And the toga winners are. . .” To say that Loreto Fest is focused on lighthearted fun would be an understatement. © Cornelia Gould "Loreto Fest was fantastic!" reports Cornelia Gould of the Half Moon Bay-based Valiant 42 A Cappella. More »

Rippin’ ‘Round the Bay on an SB3

If you’re curious, like we were, about Laser Performance’s new-to-the-States 20-ft sportboat, the Laser SB3, you’ve got a chance this week to put one through its paces. Yesterday afternoon we did just that and were pleasantly surprised. More »
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Copper Capers Going to Extremes

In recent weeks the theft of shore power cords at several Sausalito marinas has angered many local boaters, some of whom assume the culprits are from the adjacent anchor-out community. "I guess it’s the new tweaker recycling program," said one with a laugh, refering to the alleged widespread use of methamphetamine by some anchor-outs. More »

Know Why You’re Hoisting that Margarita?

May 5, 2008
Yeah, okay, so that’s probably a pina colada, but you get the idea. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC While the origins of religious holidays are generally well known to those who observe them, the roots of secular celebration days are often only dimly understood. More »

Folkboat Sinks Off Sausalito

Not exactly your classic port-starboard situation. In fact, in this case, we’d definitely give the port-taker right of way. latitude/rg
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC A maiden voyage is typically a memorable event. More »

The Great Vallejo Race

Sailing down San Pablo Bay in So Cal summer conditions for this year’s Great Vallejo Race. © Peter Lyons www.lyonsimaging.com The Great Vallejo Race and YRA Season Opener was treated to some perfect Southern California-like weather Saturday, as the fleet of 250 starters headed north on this annual 21-mile Nor Cal classic. More »

Change of Venue for SSS Seminar Monday

Two singlehanders vie for an early lead at the breezy start of the 2004 SSS TransPac. latitude/Richard
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We don’t often address Calendar items here in ‘Lectronic, but in order to prevent a lot of frustration among local singlehanders, we’ve made an exception: Due to unexplained circumstances, the Singlehanded TransPac Seminar next Monday, May 5 (Cinco do Mayo), has been moved to South Beach YC. More »
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Congressional Cup Semis Decided Today

Counting 12 wins on his scorecard, Kiwi Gavin Brady leads Long Beach YC’s Congressional Cup with four races remaining in the second round robin. The top four finishers from the round robins will advance to this weekend’s semifinals and Brady only has to win one race in today’s final four to ensure a spot for his crew which includes San Francisco’s Jim Swartz, the East Bay’s Rodney Daniel, and Santa Barbara’s John Ziskind. More »

Time to Get Out on the Water

These spirited sailors weren’t about to miss out on the joys of Bay sailing. They recently rented a daysail boat from Cass’ Marina in Sausalito. © 2008 Cass Marina With hundreds of sailboats taking to Bay waters last Sunday for ‘Opening Day’, and nearly 300 boats expected to head across the North Bay this Saturday in the annual Vallejo Race, it should be obvious to all local sailors that 2008’s peak sailing season has begun. More »