Archive for February 2011
Sailing Isn’t Just for the Rich
Recent sailing convert Monica Bland shared her views on the sport on KQED radio today (just press play to hear them). Couldn’t have said it better ourselves!
In addition to great taste in sports, Monica also has excellent taste in reading material! More »
SPECIAL REPORT: American Hostages Killed
Scott and Jean Adam, owners of Quest, and crew Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle were killed by Somali pirates this morning.
Quest
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC According to U.S. military sources, American cruisers Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest, and their Seattle guests Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle, were shot and killed yesterday by their Somali captors off the coast of East Africa. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC According to U.S. military sources, American cruisers Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest, and their Seattle guests Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle, were shot and killed yesterday by their Somali captors off the coast of East Africa. More »
President’s Day Exposed
Many of you are reading this today from the comfort of your home because you’re lucky enough to have the day off to celebrate Presidents’ Day. But did you know that "Presidents’ Day" doesn’t really exist? More »
Quest Seized by Pirates
The Del Rey YC-based Davidson 58 Quest was captured by Somali pirates on Friday and is headed for pirate-stronghold Puntland.
Quest
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest, and their Seattle guests Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle, were seized by Somali pirates on February 18 while 240 miles off the coast of Oman — and 750 miles from the coast of Somalia. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest, and their Seattle guests Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle, were seized by Somali pirates on February 18 while 240 miles off the coast of Oman — and 750 miles from the coast of Somalia. More »
Aussie Yasi Cleanup Continues
Australian cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Yasi are making progress but, with the extent of devastation caused by the Category 5 monster, recovery will take many months, if not years. More »
Take What You Can Get
Baby, it’s cold outside . . . and it will be all weekend. But the bright spot in the forecast is Sunday, when we’ll have sunny skies and ever-so-slightly warmer temps in the mid-50s. More »
The Russians are Coming!
The Russian stock market is back big time, and thus the megayacht-loving Russian oligarchs are back in the Caribbean. You just can’t miss them.
Two nights ago we were anchored just a couple of hundreds yards away from the narrow entrance to Gorda Sound, preparing for an always-dreaded crossing the following day of the Anegada Passage to St. More »
SPECIAL EDITION: L’Hydroptere Bound for the West Coast?
Alain Thebault’s L’Hydroptere achieves lift-off.
© Guilain Grenier
Although we haven’t been able to confirm it as of this writing, we have very good reason to believe that Alain Thébault’s 65-ft record-breaking foiling trimaran L’Hydroptère will be lining up with the already impressive fleet in this year’s TransPac sometime around July 4. More »
Latitude 38 Sales Position Open
Latitude 38 is seeking an ambitious advertising sales rep to join our sales team immediately. This is only the second time in 25 years the job has become open.
This is a key position, tailor-made for a sailing enthusiast and sales professional well versed in relationship selling. More »
Alleged Cruiser Murderer Arrested
Javier Martin is being held on suspicion of murdering American cruiser Don North and French sailor Jean-Pierre Bouahard in Panamanian waters.
Panama-Guide.com
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Don Winner of the Panamanian news site Panama-Guide.com More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Don Winner of the Panamanian news site Panama-Guide.com More »
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