Archive for December 2016
Happy New Year!
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Most Wonderful Time of the Year
What’s for Christmas dinner? How about freshly steamed crab?
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No, not Christmas. We’re talking about crab season! With the Dungeness season in full swing, recreational crabbers might be surprised to learn that the tried-and-true method of dumping live crabs in a pot of boiling water is not the preferred method of dispatching those delectable crustaceans. More »
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 »
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 »
Dramatic Damage for Solo Racers
Le Souffle du Nord on December 19. The IMOCA 60 monohull hit a UFO, and her hull is breaking apart.
© 2016 Thomas Ruyant
Day 43 for the Vendée Globe nonstop solo race around the world sees some trials and triumph in the Southern Ocean. More »
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