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Archive for December 2011

Sanya Dumped From VOR

December 19, 2011
Franck Cammas’ Groupama 4 is blasting north now, after a big detour south in Leg Two of the Volvo Ocean Race. © Yann Riou/Groupama/Volvo Despite only having a six-boat fleet, the Volvo Ocean Race isn’t lacking for excitement. More »

Be a Santa to Cruising Friends

December 16, 2011
If you’re planning a trip to visit cruising or chartering friends in far-flung places this holiday season, we know how you can earn their undying admiration (at least until you break the head): Take down a bundle or two of the most recent Latitude 38s! More »

We Can See Both Sides

On November 5, four days after leaving San Diego on what was to be a two-year circumnavigation, singlehander Dennis Howard was taken off his San Diego-based Flicka 20 Avalo by the crew of the 378-ft Coast Guard vessel Mellon, and his boat was left to drift. More »

Help for Struggling Shoppers

Like it or not, a huge part of celebrating Christmas — as well as Hanukkah and Kwanzaa — revolves around gift giving. And for many shoppers the biggest challenge is to give something meaningful. More »
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Commission Okays AC EIR

The San Francisco Planning Commission adopted the environmental impact report for the 34th America’s Cup in a unanimous vote yesterday. With the Port Commission expected to also adopt the document today, that will leave only final ratification from the Board of Supervisors in January before construction on the piers can begin. More »

Last Chance for the Photo Contest

Sausalito YC’s lighted boat parade had the highest turn-out — and most pleasant conditions — we’ve seen in years. latitude/LaDonna
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC This is the last weekend before Christmas, and there are just two more Bay Area lighted boat parades remaining on this year’s schedule: December 16 — St. More »

Who’s Sailed the Pacific Northwest?

December 14, 2011
We’ve sailed in Pacific Northwest waters enough to know that they comprise one of most beautiful cruising grounds in the world. With mazes of forested islands, sheltered anchorages and picturesque waterside towns, the San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound region all score high marks as some of our favorite places for summer sailing getaways. More »

Winter Sailstice Sailing

Watching the sun set between the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges can be a breathtaking sight. © 2011 Rod Witel Winter sailing is one of the best kept secrets on the Bay. More »

Volvo Fleet Marches On

The six-boat fleet in the Volvo Ocean Race has already put in some heavy miles since starting Leg Two on Sunday. After an uncharacteristic stretch of light-air beating around the tip of the African continent, the fleet was met with some wild running through the wicked Agulhas current, which flows against the wind direction. More »
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AC & Rigging Meetings Reminder

If you read Monday’s ‘Lectronic item about this week’s America’s Cup meetings within a couple hours of its being posted, you may not have caught the correct time for the first one. More »