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Archive for December 2010

A Foggy Winter’s Day

December 13, 2010
Out of the gloom, Adagio seeks the solace of the sun. latitude/LaDonna
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC San Francisco Bay is known for its fog — in summer or early fall. More »

Bottom Paint Study Update

December 10, 2010
‘Haully Green Giant’ takes Silent Sun to KKMI Sausalito’s wash down area. latitude/LaDonna
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Since the fall of ’07, this writer and her husband’s boat has been part of a bottom paint study to test the efficacy of the biocide Econea, an eco-friendly product produced by Janssen Pharmaceutica and sold to different paint companies. More »
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Dekker Sets Off Across Atlantic

After two months of waiting for the hurricane season to end, 15-year-old Dutch teen Laura Dekker set off from the Cape Verde Islands a week ago, for the first ocean crossing in her planned circumnavigation. More »

Love to Have Fun Much?

These are pretty feet, but no, we don’t have a foot fetish. But we do like a woman who likes to have fun, and painting your toes all different colors is a strong indication of a fun-loving nature. More »

Ultra Flip Anchor Swivels Recalled

December 8, 2010
Only UFS8 (#8) Ultra Flip Swivels made between June ’09 and October ’10 are included in Quickline’s recall. The company says all other versions of that model, and all other sizes, can be used with confidence. More »

Giving Thanks – Caption Contest

And you thought it was cold at your marina lately! © Chris Maher Last week, when we ran a few photos of happy, barefoot cruisers celebrating Thanksgiving in the sunny latitudes of Mexico, we invited readers to send in snapshots of other on- or near-the-water Turkey Day celebrations. More »

Foul Weather Sailors

December 6, 2010
A wayward duckling gets some special instruction Sunday on inducing heel and trimming for light air. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’ve never thought of ourselves as fair-weather sailors, but we have to admit, it never even occurred to us to go sailing yesterday on San Francisco Bay. More »

Swan 80 First to Finish ARC

The Swan 80 Berenice took line honors in the ARC. © 2010 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers The fact that it took Marco Rodolfi’s Italian-crewed Swan 80 Berenice 14 days, 1 hour to be the first boat to complete this year’s Atlantic Rally for Cruisers is a testament to how light the winds have been for most of this year’s crossing. More »