Archive for February 2012
Who Are Those Guys?
Jimmy Spithill and his men in black are back on the Bay. We encourage you to get out an have a look. But if you must cross their bows’ trajectory, don’t underestimate their speed. More »
Flirty or Filthy?
Tanya’s look is…you tell us.
© 2012 Rick Meyerhoff
Well, we’re rarely at a loss for words, but we just can’t put our finger on the correct adjective for this woman’s expression. More »
Spring Crew List Party
Sailing’s more fun with friends!
Find crew or a boat to sail on, and make new friends at Latitude 38’s Spring Crew List Party.
latitude/Rob
©2012 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Come to Latitude 38’s Spring Crew List Party on Wednesday, March 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m., More »
©2012 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Come to Latitude 38’s Spring Crew List Party on Wednesday, March 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m., More »
Big City Serenity
Although shoreside temperatures may be lower in winter, you really don’t have to bundle up any more than during summer, as winds are lighter and wind chill is less.
latitude/Andy’
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Even if they never actually get out on the water, most Bay Area residents would probably agree that simply looking out across the Bay from surrounding waterfronts, or looking down on it from any of the bridges that span it, enhances the quality of their lives. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Even if they never actually get out on the water, most Bay Area residents would probably agree that simply looking out across the Bay from surrounding waterfronts, or looking down on it from any of the bridges that span it, enhances the quality of their lives. More »
Sweet Times in Martinez
Currents reign supreme on San Francisco Bay, so it’s not uncommon for sailors to forget to consult tide charts when planning a cruise-out, which can leave them in an embarrassing position for a few hours until the tide floats them free — at least that’s what we’re telling ourselves, so please don’t burst that delicate bubble. More »
Where Do You Get Your Info?
"I’m taking off cruising this year and — this is the really great part — not coming back," writes Tom O’Neill of the San Diego-based Catalina 30 Calypso. "But in this world of tons of instant info, I’m wondering what is the best way for a cruiser such as myself to get good weather forecasts when heading south. More »
AC34 on S.F. Bay – Place Your Bets
C.W. Nevius, who writes about the America’s Cup from time to time for the San Francisco Chronicle, doesn’t know shit about sailing. He proved that yesterday by writing some nonsense about "tacking to leeward." More »
Locked in at St. Katherine’s
Since arriving in Western Europe, Pacific Star has found berthage at a variety of idyllic locations, such as this waterfront berth at Honfleur, France, at the confluence of the tidal Seine and the English Channel on the Normandy coast. More »
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Club Cruceros de La Paz Hacked
Don’t panic! La Paz’s venerable cruising club Club Cruceros has not shut down, but their website has . . . at least temporarily. "Their site was hacked," reports Michael Robertson of the Washington D.C.-based More »
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