Skip to content
Archive for January 2009
Default Thumbnail

Rules Seminar Packs Corinthian YC

January 12, 2009
Saturday had to be one of the nicest days of this young year, yet about 90 of the Bay’s most ardent racers chose to spend it in the Corinthian YC ballroom — with every window shade drawn, and not a beer in sight. More »

Less Danger From Shipping?

Offshore sailors always worry about getting run down by ships. The danger is less now than anytime in recent memory. Part of it is because of new technology such as AIS, but much of it is because of economics. More »

A New French Revolution, Caribbean Style

The Columbie anchorage, with St. Martin in the background, is wonderful, but less so with a price tag of $900 U.S. a month. latitude/Nick
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We were born 210 years too late for the big French Revolution, and were otherwise occupied during the ‘Days of May’ revolution in Paris 40 years ago. More »

San Diego Boat Show

We’re not sure if Thursday’s big opening day crowds at the San Diego Boat Show were there because of the economy — or in spite of it. The show opened at noon under sunny skies and warm breezes. More »

Shave and a Haircut for Ol’ Balclutha

Still lookin’ good 123 years after her launch, Balclutha will be hauled out in Alameda until spring. © Capt. Jack Goldthorpe No San Francisco landmark commemorates the city’s rich maritime history more dramatically than the 301-ft (LOA) square-rigger Balclutha. More »

Sailboat Washed Up on Ocean Beach

On or around New Year’s Eve, a 24-ft sailboat washed up on Ocean Beach. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Reed reports that Sherry Mae broke loose from her mooring — he could not confirm where she was moored — while her owner was out of town. More »

Oman Tri Attempts Nonstop Circumnavigation

January 7, 2009
Mohsin Ali Al-Busaidi hopes to become the first of many Omanis to circumnavigate. © 2009 Oman Sail The list of nonstop circumnavigators grows longer every year. But no such campaign has ever been launched from an Arab state — until now. More »

Le Cam Rescued

VM Materiaux upside down, sans bulb, while skipper Jean Le Cam waits for the arrival of friend and competitor Vincent Riou. © 2009 Marine Chilienne / Vendee Globe If you grew up sailing dinghies, you probably had sailing instructors who implored you to "stay with the boat" whenever you capsized. More »