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Archive for December 2016

Dramatic Damage for Solo Racers

December 19, 2016
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 »

The Wanderer’s Health Care Review

Dr. Olga is not only restoring the Wanderer to health, she’s restoring his faith in humanity, which is even more important.  latitude/Richard
©2016Latitude 38 Media, LLC There is a Mexican woman who has partially restored the Wanderer’s faith in humanity. More »

Caribbean Cold Case Cracked

December 16, 2016
A 75-year-old former sailor from Northern California has been arrested in the case of two 25-year-olds who were killed and dumped off a boat in 1978. A resident of Paradise, CA, Silas Duane Boston was indicted last week in US District Court in Sacramento. More »

Joyon & Crew Restart Record Attempt

The crew of IDEC Sport waved farewell this morning as they relaunched their attempt to be the fastest to sail around the world. © Mer et Media / Wanaii Films At 08:19:00 UTC in the first glimmer of dawn light this morning, IDEC Sport crossed the start line off Ushant (Ouessant) Island in the English Channel. More »

Another Shout-Out for Boating App Tips

One frustrating aspect of living in this ‘app-happy’ era of endless innovation is that is it seems almost impossible to keep up with the latest, greatest developments. That’s certainly true when it comes to smartphone, tablet and computer software related to boating — which is precisely why we did a call-out to ‘Lec Lat readers last week asking for tips on their favorite boating apps. More »
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Solution to Uncanceled TIP Dilemma

December 14, 2016
If you never intend to sail your boat to Mexico, you may be weary of reading our occasional updates on obtaining, canceling and renewing that country’s mandatory Temporary Import Permits. But if you do intend to cruise south of the border, it’s important that you follow the rules correctly.  More »

Tell Us Why You Love NW Sailing

With a little luck, you can snag a berth in front of Victoria, BC’s Empress Hotel — at the center of that sparkling-clean port’s many shoreside attractions. latitude/Andy
©2016Latitude 38 Media, LLC In a bareboat chartering report a few years back, we referred to the cruising grounds containing the Gulf and San Juan islands as "the Greater Puget Sound area." More »

It Was a Beauty of a Blast

Greig and Leslie Olson’s Napa-based Brown Searunner 31 trimaran Doggone heads out toward the center of Banderas Bay during the light-air first race of the Blast. The Olsons have done the SoCal Ta-Ta, the Ha-Ha, and the Blast, completing a trifecta. More »
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Skin So Soft Bugs the Bugs

December 12, 2016
For decades, Avon Skin So Soft Bath Oil has been touted as an excellent ‘underground’ insect repellent by many of those who have used it in the tropics and in forested areas. More »