Archive for December 2016
Thrills and Spills in the Antipodes
A rare treat: a shot of Armel Le Cléac’h aboard Banque Populaire VIII, passing the Kerguelen Islands on November 30.
© Marine Nationale / Nefertiti / Vendée Globe
Armel Le Cléac’h on Banque Populaire VIII crossed the longitude of Cape Leeuwin in southwest Australia this morning after 28 days, 20 hours, 12 minutes of sailing in the Vendée Globe solo nonstop race. More »
Lighted Boat Parades Part 2
In Wednesday’s ‘Lectronic Latitude, we listed a plethora of lighted boat parades that will put holiday sparkle into the next three weekends in Northern California and San Diego. We wondered what we’d missed, and some alert readers clued us in. More »
Atlantic Chock-a-Block with Yachts
Most of the boats coming across the Atlantic in November-December rallies are cruising boats, such as the Lagoon 450 Spirit, the first of the ARC+ boats to finish. They made it in 13 days and change, although it’s unclear how much they motored. More »
December Latitudes on the Street Today
Our ‘cover girls’ this month are vintage Farallon Clippers Credit and VIP, seen charging upwind during October’s Jessica Cup. (Local photographer Chris Ray captured the image.)
© 2016 Graphic Latitude/Annie
Just in time for the weekend, the December issue of Latitude 38 magazine is being distributed today all over the Bay Area, and will also be available on the website to read online or download — for free, as always — by mid-afternoon today. More »
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