Archive for April 2011
Taking a Nose Dive
From April 12-15, StFYC organized a training clinic for sailors planning to compete in the Laser Masters Worlds to be held on the Bay August 5-13. Coach Javier ‘Rulo’ Borojovich from the acclaimed Laser Training Center in Cabarete, Dominican Republic worked with 12 sailors in classic summer conditions on the Bay to get them ready for the regatta. More »
Linehandling in the Panama Canal
"I’ve heard rumors that yachts transiting the Panama Canal will pick up help, in the form of line-handlers, for a transit," write Jeff and Lisa Thayer, who own Jim, an International 470, in Montara. More »
Proposal at Honeymoon Cove
The Sea of Cortez holds a wealth of magical anchorages where life in the mainstream seems a million miles away.
Sterling
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "After six months at sea on a 34-ft boat, I knew Byron was the only man for me," says Sausalito-based sailor Jessica Allen, who grew up around the famous racer Imp, owned by her uncle, Dave Allen. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "After six months at sea on a 34-ft boat, I knew Byron was the only man for me," says Sausalito-based sailor Jessica Allen, who grew up around the famous racer Imp, owned by her uncle, Dave Allen. More »
Laura Dekker is Galapagos-Bound
Laura Dekker, 15, has made it through the Panama Canal and is now bound for the Galapagos.
Guppy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s been awhile since our last report on Laura Dekker, the 15-year-old Dutch girl who wants to become the youngest solo circumnavigator aboard her Jeanneau Gin Fizz Guppy. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s been awhile since our last report on Laura Dekker, the 15-year-old Dutch girl who wants to become the youngest solo circumnavigator aboard her Jeanneau Gin Fizz Guppy. More »
Van Liew Makes it Four-for-Four
Brad Van Liew rides a four-leg-win wave into Charleston in the Velux 5 Oceans Race.
© Ainhoa Sanchez
In one of the closest finishes to date in the Velux 5 Oceans Race, American Brad Van Liew and his Eco 60 Le Pingouin extended their streak of leg wins to four. More »
Doesn’t Everyone Read Latitude?
We sometimes describe our publication as a "regional magazine that’s outgrown its regionality," as Latitude 38 is now read by a dedicated tribe of sailing news junkies all over the world. More »
Weekend Activities
There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than to go sailing!
latitude/LaDonna
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Friday is the internationally recognized day to celebrate Mother Earth. The irony is that while most of the Earth Day celebrations this weekend will be held on dry land, 70% of the planet is covered in wet stuff. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Friday is the internationally recognized day to celebrate Mother Earth. The irony is that while most of the Earth Day celebrations this weekend will be held on dry land, 70% of the planet is covered in wet stuff. More »
Do Donations Make a Difference?
For most of us, the tricky thing about making charitable donations — both locally and when cruising — is feeling confident that your well-intended gift will be spent wisely, and will truly make a difference. More »
Latitude Cruisers Celebrate at Strictly Sail
Latitude 38’s Associate Publisher, John Arndt, performing the fireman’s carry on Crissy Fields while scampering away with a keg of suds at the close of Strictly Sail yesterday.
latitude/Doña de Mallorca
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s all over but paying off the credit card bills. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s all over but paying off the credit card bills. More »
Crew List Success Story
"Your online Crew List is really amazing," writes Marcel Flütsch. "I’m from Zurich, Switzerland, and I made a recent road trip from San Francisco to New Orleans in a VW Vanagon. More »
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