Archive for December 2016
The Power of Persistence
Perpetual LOYAL charges south toward Hobart in record-breaking time.
© Rolex / Daniel Forster
Like Thomas Coville breaking Francis Joyon’s solo ’round-the-world record after several failed attempts, today’s ‘Lectronic is about persistence and faith’s paying dividends. More »
New Year’s Sailing Resolutions
How about finally getting your boat handicapped and doing some Bay races this year? Despite the rowdy conditions seen here in The Slot, many Bay Area races take place in more protected waters. More »
Happy New Year!
Five Californians Shortlisted
John Kostecki (second from left) called tactics on Joel Ronning’s J/70 Catapult at the Worlds on San Francisco Bay in September; Catapult won the championship.
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Among the eight men and six women shortlisted for US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year are five Californians. More »
Coville Shatters Solo Circ Record
The idea of traveling around the world in 80 days by any means was once viewed as mere fantasy. But Thomas Coville just did it in 49 days, alone aboard his maxi tri. More »
What’s Your Water Exit Plan?
The icy docks seen all over the Bay Area recently remind us of an important lesson learned:
A few years ago I was walking down a dock toward my boat on a cold winter’s night when I heard a muffled sound that I first assumed was a seal — which was puzzling, as we never see seals in our marina. More »
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The Return of the Dynarig
Solar, as seen coming out of the shed in the Netherlands a few months ago. Her ‘wave-slicing’ bow looks ideal for snagging smaller boats that don’t get out of her path in time. More »
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Happy Holidays from Latitude’s Crew
Tom and Naty Marlow’s Ketch 22, towing her dinghy, was among the boats lighting up the Estuary on December 3.
© 2016 Fred Fago
In observance of the winter solstice, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re sharing some photos of sailors brightening up the darkness. More »
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