Archive for August 2008
Lori Says ‘Thanks for the Help’
Lori Lombardo was injured just after the EYC 2nd Half Opener.
© 2008 Peter Lyons
Bay racer Lori Lombardo has plenty of time these days to replay the recent boating accident which has laid her up with a broken leg. More »
Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy
Regarding the letter about Clipper Cove in the August issue of Latitude 38, I definitely agree there’s plenty of space in the anchorage. The ‘unattended’ boat issue is more about aesthetics than space — at this point anyway. More »
Lost Your Dinghy?
Officer Mark Hedeen of the San Rafael Police Department emailed asking for help in locating the owner of a small inflatable dinghy that washed up on Red Rock several weeks ago. More »
The Week in Racing
Bill Turpin’s Akela looking fast at the Aldo Alession Perpetual Trophy Regatta and West Coast IRC Championships.
© Erik Simonson
It was a pretty sweet weekend for sailing on the Bay, and fortunately there were some great regattas to take advantage of it. More »
Solo TransPac Final Results
The fleet of the 2008 Singlehanded TransPac enjoyed a memorable awards ceremony Saturday night.
latitude/LaDonna
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC With the arrival of Barbara Euser’s Islander earlier in the day, the Singlehanded TransPac fleet was ready for a party Saturday night. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC With the arrival of Barbara Euser’s Islander earlier in the day, the Singlehanded TransPac fleet was ready for a party Saturday night. More »
Close Calls in King Harbor Race
Judy and Bill Webster of the J/37 Sidekick bookend Judy-Rae Karlsen, the Rattle & Hum crewmember they and their crew pulled from the Pacific after a half hour swim. Humble Bill and Judy didn’t want their photo taken, but we made them pose. More »
Ha-Ha Preview and Reunion This Weekend
Tammy, a Montessori teacher and veteran of last year’s Ha-Ha, hopes to make the Preview and Reunion to speak on horticulture on cruising boats.
latitude/Richard
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The Grand Poobah would like to remind all past and future Ha-Ha participants that there will be a super-casual Ha-Ha Preview and Reunion at Two Harbors, Catalina, this Saturday evening starting at 6 p.m. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The Grand Poobah would like to remind all past and future Ha-Ha participants that there will be a super-casual Ha-Ha Preview and Reunion at Two Harbors, Catalina, this Saturday evening starting at 6 p.m. More »
Special Edition: Islander Arrives in Hanalei
Islander crossed the finish line early this afternoon, much to the relief of the Race Committee, racers and Euser’s family.
latitude/LaDonna
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC While 19 of the 21 remaining boats in the 2008 Singlehanded TransPac are peacefully bobbing at anchor in Hanalei Bay, their owners have been anxiously keeping one eye on the sea for any sign of one of their own. More »
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC While 19 of the 21 remaining boats in the 2008 Singlehanded TransPac are peacefully bobbing at anchor in Hanalei Bay, their owners have been anxiously keeping one eye on the sea for any sign of one of their own. More »
Clearing the Air on AIS in Mexico
An AIS (Automatic Identification System) receivers like this one aid mariners in traffic monitoring and collision prevention.
© 2008 si-tex
Recently there has been a lot of misinformation about AIS systems, regarding what they cost, what they do, and whether they will be required in Mexico this winter. More »
Pacific Cup Trophies Tonight
Overall winner Joby Easton cooling off poolside with daughter Piper.
latitude/Rob
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC After nearly a week of poolside lounging, cold-beverages, and parties, the 2008 Pacific Cup wraps up tonight with the trophy presentation at Kaneohe YC. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC After nearly a week of poolside lounging, cold-beverages, and parties, the 2008 Pacific Cup wraps up tonight with the trophy presentation at Kaneohe YC. More »
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