Archive for February 2010
Getting the Lead Out…Accidentally
"I’ve been invited to give a talk about my experience during last year’s Double-Handed Farallones Race," says Dave Wilhite, who, with Dave Servais, clung to the overturned hull of the J/80 Heat Wave after the boat’s keel fell off on the way back to the Bay. More »
Puddle Jumpers Converge on Vallarta YC
Like others in this year’s ever-enlarging fleet, Elisabeth and Rod Lambert of the Alameda-based Swan 41 Proximity can hardly wait to feel the gentle push of the South Pacific tradewinds.
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©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC A sure sign that the annual sailor’s migration to French Polynesia is about to begin is when dozens of wide-eyed sailors gather for Latitude 38‘s Pacific Puddle Jump Kick-off Party at the Vallarta YC on the grounds of Nuevo Vallarta’s Paradise Village Resort. More »
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC A sure sign that the annual sailor’s migration to French Polynesia is about to begin is when dozens of wide-eyed sailors gather for Latitude 38‘s Pacific Puddle Jump Kick-off Party at the Vallarta YC on the grounds of Nuevo Vallarta’s Paradise Village Resort. More »
America’s Cup a Non-starter
Alinghi 5 and USA displace very little of the “painted sea” off Valencia.
© Gilles Martin-Raget
Last night we resolved to get to bed early and watch the first race of the 33rd America’s Cup this morning on delay. More »
Abby Sunderland Leaves Cabo
Just five days after sailing into Cabo San Lucas to effect repairs to the charging system of her Open 40 Wild Eyes, Marina del Rey’s Abby Sunderland, 16, set off again on Saturday in her bid to become the world’s youngest non-stop solo circumnavigator. More »
Cruisers, Locals Cleaning Up
As the reports trickle in, it appears that the weather bomb that exploded over Central Mexico on Tuesday night wasn’t limited to Banderas Bay.
"This storm hammered a lot more than P.V.," More »
Boat Fire at Schoonmaker Marina
The 48-ft Ocean Alexander Rubicon — which was tied up perpendicular to the slips on C dock — caught fire last night around 5:30. The fire is still under investigation, but witnesses say they heard a loud explosion before seeing flames. More »
Liz and Jimmy B
Check out this photo of a woman, on the left, who looks a lot like Liz Clark, singing backup for Jimmy Buffett at Bora Bora.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC As we write this, Liz Clark is battling to save the life of her Santa Barbara-based Cal 40 Swell, which is on the hard in Raiatea. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC As we write this, Liz Clark is battling to save the life of her Santa Barbara-based Cal 40 Swell, which is on the hard in Raiatea. More »
Crazy Weather Plagues Cruisers & Snowbirds
Despite a horrific night, Savona, left, and Sarah are grateful and all smiles, knowing their cruising dreams could have come to a tragic end.
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©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Snowbirds who flew south of the border this week in pursuit of winter tans must be sorely disappointed, as a bizarre stint of torrential rain and heavy overcast has been plaguing the Central Mexican coast. More »
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Snowbirds who flew south of the border this week in pursuit of winter tans must be sorely disappointed, as a bizarre stint of torrential rain and heavy overcast has been plaguing the Central Mexican coast. More »
America’s Cup is on for Next Week
USA getting some hang time off Valencia in preparation for the 33rd America’s Cup match.
© Gilles Martin-Raget
Barring any unforseeable delays, amid a flurry of last-minute legal action the 33rd America’s Cup will get underway Monday! More »
Groupama 3 Charges Ahead
Groupama 3 taking flight across the starting line off Ushant in her Jules Verne Record attempt.
© Team Groupama
Three days into a Jules Verne Trophy attempt, Franck Cammas’ 105-ft trimaran Groupama 3 has broken into the tradewinds and is eyeing a six-day passage to the equator. More »
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