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Archive for June 2009

Ha-Ha Entry Packets Shipping Today

June 10, 2009
Our fingers are sore from stuffing packets. Inside, sponsor flyers pitch attractive offers – such as up to 50% off on berthing along the coast. latitude/Annie
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Despite our gloomy economy — or perhaps because of it — there is no shortage of cruisers preparing to head south this year with the annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers’ rally. More »
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Young Sailors Found off Pismo Beach

The two novice sailors we reported as missing on Monday were found later that day by the Coast Guard C-130 searching for them. Zeb Tryon, 21, and Chris Reuter, 18, were spotted aboard their newly purchased Coronado 27 off Pismo Beach and were later escorted into Port San Luis. More »

Cruisers Head for Tahiti Rendezvous

June 8, 2009
Chris and Lori of Mandolin strike a pose at the equator as they toast their new status as shellbacks. Mandolin
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Dozens of westbound cruisers will be gathering at Papeete, Tahiti, later this month to take part in the 4th annual Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendezvous, a free three-day event (June 19-21) intended to celebrate the fleet’s safe arrival in French Polynesia, while exposing them to local traditions, sports, entertainment and cuisine.  More »

The Scratch Boat

All 100 feet of the carbon fiber, Nomex and tungsten that make up Neville Crichton’s Alfa Romeo came out of their cradle at Knight & Carver last week to meet up with their new rig. More »

Young Sailors Missing off Catalina

The Coast Guard is asking for the public’s help in the search for two Northern California sailors who set off from Catalina Island on Friday bound for Santa Cruz. Zebulon Tryon, 21, and Chris Reuter, whose age is somewhere between 18 and 25, set sail from Avalon Harbor aboard their newly acquired 1973 Coronado 27. More »

Today Is World Oceans Day

Another way to celebrate World Oceans Day today is to go sailing! latitude/LaDonna
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC No, this is not just another lame Hallmark Holiday. When the United Nations recently designated June 8 as World Oceans Day, its aim was to increase public awareness of the dire state of the world’s underwater ecosystems, and to inspire both public and governmental action. More »

Angel Island State Park Threatened

June 5, 2009
The cover of the June issue of Latitude 38 features beautiful Ayala Cove on Angel Island. How ironic is it then, that the Island, which is a state park, is on the chopping block, slated for closure in the face of the state’s budgetary woes? More »

Around the Americas

Prior to departure, Schrader (far right) and his crew strike a pose with Seattle’s renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly (with eye patch). © Courtesy Around the Americas Having already sailed in all of Earth’s oceans, two-time circumnavigator Mark Schrader is now captaining a unique expedition dubbed Around the Americas, which aims to raise awareness of the issues threatening the marine environment — including global climate change. More »