Archive for April 2010
Long Overdue Yacht Columbia Arrives
Much to the relief of her crew’s family members, the 45-ft cutter Columbia arrived safely at Coquimbo, Chile, on Sunday — 35 days after her anticipated arrival — thus ending a search that involved hundreds of vessels over thousands of miles of open ocean. More »
Guam in Danger of Tipping Over!
If you have faith in the people who represent us in government, you’re not going to want to read this. So go away. But if you can stand the truth, you’ll want to check this out, because it’s both hilarious and terrifying. More »
More Fun Racing in the Sea of Cortez
In last Wednesday’s ‘Lectronic, we reported on the terrific Sea of Cortez Sailing Week held between La Paz and Isla San Francisco. There were four great days of ‘nothing serious’ racing and four wonderful days of social activities with the 25 boats that participated. More »
Give us your Crew List tips and tales
Although the Crew List is definitely not intended to be a match-making service, occasionally romances do develop. Who knows, you might find yourself rolling in the surf like this pair.
latitude/Andy
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC What the heck is the Crew List? More »
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC What the heck is the Crew List? More »
Storm Wreaks Havoc in Vancouver
Two of the four boats that washed up on the Kits Beach in Vancouver, B.C., after they dragged anchor in English Bay during yesterday’s big blow.
© 2010 Denise Brook
The south coast of British Columbia was pummeled by a winter-like storm yesterday, with winds up to 54 knots downing trees, killing power to 6,000 people, and sending several boats onto Vancouver beaches. More »
Race Talks Galore
If you weren’t one of the 70 or so people who showed up last night to see ’08-’09 Vendée Globe veteran Rich Wilson kick off the Corinthian YC‘s speaker series, you really, really missed out. More »
America’s Cup Coming to Strictly Sail
Word just came down from from on high that the America’s Cup will be making a visit to Strictly Sail Pacific on Thursday, April 15. No other details were available when we posted this so check out Strictly Sail’s website for details. More »
Are You Ready for Strictly Sail Pacific?
In just over a week, the only all-sail boat show on the West Coast — Strictly Sail Pacific — will open its gates to sailing enthusiasts, and for the first time ever, will feature quality used boats in addition to new. More »
Sea of Cortez Sailing Week, Revived
Bob, Bob, and Debbie – no last names in an event as casual as the Sea of Cortez Sailing Week – on the Mac 65 Braveheart found the sailing to their liking. More »
Injured Puddle Jumper Evacuated
Around 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, a crewmember aboard the Pacific Puddle Jump boat Wind Child was injured during an accidental jibe. Michael Kalahar, 57, was reportedly sitting at the forward end of the cockpit when the Beneteau First 36s7’s preventer failed, sending the boom sweeping across the cockpit. More »
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