We don’t suppose that scrubbing a drone in saltwater is going to do much harm, particularly after it’s been retrieved from 30 feet under.  latitude/Richard
©2016Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s the ‘Columbie Circle’, not the Bermuda Triangle, that’s been the problem for the Latitude 38 drone pilot, who because of employment privacy rules, cannot be identified. More »

After a slow start, the Stan Honey-navigated Comanche started to roll the 100-ft Wally/Centro Galateia off the southeast corner of the island.  latitude/Richard
©2016Latitude 38 Media, LLC Although the wind was 8 knots short of the Caribbean norm of 20 knots, and there was a little more overcast than usual, the first race of the 7th annual Voiles de St. More »

Looking back at last week’s Strictly Sail Pacific boat show, which was staged for the first time at Richmond’s historic Craneway Pavilion, we thought we’d share a few thoughts.  With dozens of new and late-model boats on display, the docks at Richmond’s Marina Bay Yacht Harbor looked festive last week.  More »

Seen here wearing her drugstore tiara, the ‘Queen of the Sea’ had a great crossing to the South Pacific.  latitude/Richard
©2016Latitude 38 Media, LLC Patsy Verhoeven of La Paz and her crew report that they made it to Nuku Hiva, Marquesas, from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in 18 days and two hours aboard her Gulfstar 50 Talion, and had "a great trip." More »

As nasty a 100-footer as there ever has been, Comanche takes the lead off the line in last year’s Voiles.  © 2016 Voiles de St. Barth When François Tolède and Luc Poupon created Les Voiles de St. More »

The San Rafael Canal is a natural waterway that’s been lined with marinas, homes and businesses for decades. But there’s currently a dire need for it to be dredged — especially in the western half, beyond Lowrie’s Yacht Harbor (the heart-shaped marina, upper left). More »