
Archive for March 2020
An Update for Boats in Mexican Marinas
Fito Espinosa, harbormaster at Marina Coral in Ensenada, sent us this update from Neil Shroyer of Marina de La Paz, president of the Mexico Marina Association, on the current situation in Mexican marinas:
“Yesterday, Sunday the 29th, Mexico’s Maritime authority issued Directive #13 to all Port Captains in Mexico, informing them that they may not authorize the clearance or departure of passenger vessels for hire (Mexican- and foreign-flagged) that operate with Nautical Tourism permits (charter, tours, diving, sport fishing, whale watching, sunset cruises, etc.). More »
Westwind Boat Detailing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. Serving the entire Bay Area for more than 25 years. “Boat looks great. Please pass my thanks to those who did the work."
Shelter-in-Place Special: $10 for 3 months
Now offering a Shelter-in-Place special. Three months is just a ‘sip’ of Latitude 38. You can read at home while you sip on whatever you like.
Tall Ship ‘Pilgrim’ Sinks at Dock in Dana Point
The Dana Point-based tall ship Pilgrim, an iconic replica that has served as an education platform for hundreds of thousands of students, sank at her dock on Sunday. The cause is unknown. More »
The Case of the Wayward Whaler
Richmond Yacht Club reports that a Boston Whaler and its trailer were taken by vehicle from the dry boat storage yard over the weekend, sometime between Friday evening and Sunday evening.
Big Daddy from the Way Back Machine: 2015
Here's a look back at the Big Daddy 2005.
April Racing Preview — or Not!
Normally in this slot we would post a look ahead to next month's racing calendar highlights. Instead, we'll continue with the updates we've been filing since that fateful Friday the 13th.
Sailors Helping Sailors in Distress from COVID-19
Bay Area sailor, Memo Gidley of the Elliott 1050 'Basic Instinct', writes in to offer aid to mariners in distress.
Carpinteria Dory: Traditional Hand Crafted Boats
We build traditional hand crafted boats. Our boats are hand built from wood and customized to your preferences, as functional as they are beautiful.
Reconsidering Red, Right, Returning
It is a mnemonic that, once known, is impossible to forget. It is the simple expression of an important navigational concept: Red, right, returning.
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