Archive for May 2011
Wanted: Olson 30 Boom
Latitude 38 needs an Olson 30 boom in good condition ASAP. Contact Richard if you have one to spare. More »
Bubble Barrier at Georgiana Slough
Reader and Baja Ha-Ha vet Randy Garrett, who keeps his Beneteau First 42 R3 at Oxbow Marina in the Delta, called to let us know that a salmon barrier had been erected at the head of Georgiana Slough. More »
Brick House Dismasted, Childresses Unharmed
When was the last time you had your rig thoroughly surveyed? Brick House’s upper shroud chain plate was shiny on the outside, but thoroughly rusted between the two layers of steel. More »
No More Kaboom
If you’ve planning to do KFOG’s famous KaBoom, an annual synchronized concert and fireworks display on the Cityfront, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. It seems the skyrocketing costs of organizing the event combined with lowered attendance — which was blamed on the change of venues last year from Pier 30/32 to Candlestick Park — has resulted in its demise. More »
The Aussies are Coming!
We were up in the Harbormaster’s Office at Marina Bay in Richmond last week, where we bumped into Phil Howe, an old friend and yacht broker. Phil had a big smile on his face because he’d just sold a Beneteau 40.7 to a buyer from Melbourne, Australia. More »
Forty-Six Ha-Ha Entries After Just Two Days
Come November 4, you could be freezing your ass off in California, or you could be on the beach in Cabo with a couple hundred of your best new sailing friends. More »
Little Boat Weekend Racing Wrap-up
John Liebenberg crosses the finish line during the 58th annual Bullship Race.
© RYC Photo
John Liebenberg proved on Saturday that age and wisdom never miss an opportunity to beat up on youth, when he beat 31 other El Toros to win the 58th Annual Bullship Race. More »
Looking for Bridge Doppler
Last week we reported on Laurie Chaikin’s successful trip under a 70-ft bridge on her Leopard 45 Charleette II, which sports a 71-ft mast. First Mate Ron Taillon wonders if there’s a way to confirm the clearance before you get to the point of no return. More »
Ha-Ha 18 Registration Begins Today!
And they’re off! On cue, the breeze kicked in just before the 11 a.m. start of last year’s rally off Point Loma.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC It always amazes us how many sailors seem to be champing at the bit for May to roll around so they can sign up for the Baja Ha-Ha cruising rally. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC It always amazes us how many sailors seem to be champing at the bit for May to roll around so they can sign up for the Baja Ha-Ha cruising rally. More »
Where Were You on Opening Day?
When the sun is shining and the breeze is up, it’s easy to make new converts to the sport of sailing.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "Yee-hah, we’re having some fun now!" More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "Yee-hah, we’re having some fun now!" More »
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