Archive for May 2020
A Connecticut Yankee on Kaneohe Bay: Jesse Andrews
We're shining our Latitude 38 spotlight on Jesse Andrews, the Junior Sailing director at Kaneohe Yacht Club and assistant sailing coach at University of Hawaii.
The Fate of the Singlehanded Farallones and More
The board of the Singlehanded Sailing Society had been hard at work right up until Friday to make the Singlehanded Farallones Race happen. They'd had it on the schedule for this coming Saturday, May 16.
What Does Five Horns Mean?
The Coast Guard recently cited the skipper of a 25-ft sailboat for "negligent operations" after they crossed in front of the bow of a 550-foot tank ship while transiting a narrow channel near Stockton.
Sailing and Stumbling Through History
Captain James Cook’s exploration of Aotearoa, or New Zealand, might be most significant for what wasn’t found: the fabled Great Southern Continent. Cartographers in the 18th century believed that land in the Northern Hemisphere should be “balanced” with land south of the equator. More »
Delta Ditch Run and More Racing Updates
"We have had to tack and regroup. As a result, the 30th annual Delta Ditch Run has been postponed till June 12, 2021."
Denison Yachting Virtual Boat Show
Denison Yachting kicks off a four-day virtual boat show today, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Experience the boat show features you love.
Stranded Sailor Finally Makes Landfall in Fiji
During the coronavirus pandemic, borders around the world have been shut to cruising yachts with precious few exceptions. One recent deviation from this rule, however, was that of 59-year-old Singaporean solo sailor Wong Tetchoong.
Mazatlan Marine Yacht Sales
Mazatlan Marine has four locations throughout Mexico to serve you: La Paz, Mazatlán, San Carlos and Puerto Vallarta. Come on down and find your dream boat!
Rubicon Yachts: Featured Catamaran Listing
The Leopard 3900 catamaran earned "Boat of the Year" from Cruising World and SAIL magazine for its speed on the water and ease of handling features.
Latest News from America’s Cup: Wait and See
Have you seen this headline or opening sentence in a story lately? "Canceled." In the spirit of our newfound 'cancellation beat', you might be asking, "What about the America's Cup?"
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