Archive for February 2020
RORC Caribbean 600 Underway
A race that has surged to international prominence in just over a decade, RORC’s Caribbean 600 is now one of the most popular events on the Caribbean circuit.
Happy (Almost) Birthday, Paul Elvstrøm
We’d like to wish a happy birthday to the late, great Paul Elvstrøm, who would have been 92 years old tomorrow. A dinghy sailing master, four-time Olympic gold medalist and 13-time world champion, the Danish-born Elvstrøm passed away in 2016 at the age of 88. More »
Preparing for a Puddle Jump: Lessons Learned by 2019 First-Timers
When I crossed the equator for the first time last May, I paid tribute to the ocean by pouring out a tipple of precious rum. I’d brought just one large bottle for the trip, because I’d heard that cruisers are only permitted to have a total of six liters of alcohol aboard when they arrive to French Polynesia. More »
The National Weather Service Asks You to Change the Weather
The US Coast Guard and National Weather Service are looking for input in a survey of US maritime weather information.
Two Big Reasons to Do the Baja Ha-Ha
The Baja Ha-Ha has two big advantages over other outstanding West Coast long-distance events such as the Pacific Cup, the Singlehanded Transpacific Race and Transpac.
A Sneak Peek at March Racing
The San Francisco Bay scene, San Diego sorties and Mexico or bust.
California’s Super-Dry February Is Causing Anxiety
Sorry to be dramatic, but we are spoiled here in California, where we demand that the weather be perfect.
The weather this February has, in fact, been objectively perfect. Spring feels like it’s already sprung, and summer itself feels as if it’s ready to start. More »
Join the Crew as a Sales, Marketing and Communications Assistant
Latitude 38 is currently looking for an enthusiastic sailor to work with us full-time in our Mill Valley office as an assistant in marketing, communications and events.
Baja Ha-Ha; ‘Below Deck’; Joke of the Day
A Sneak Peak at Baja Ha-Ha XXVII
In the spirit of things already feeling like summer — and even fall — here in California, we thought we’d take a quick look at Baja Ha-Ha XXVII (that’s 27 for those of you who don’t speak Roman.) More »
The Beauty of the Bocas Regatta
Cruiser and Latitude 38 contributor Louis Kruk checked in from Panama with a report and photos from the Bocas del Toro Regatta, hosted by Bocas Marina on February 15.
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