Archive for June 2020
South Beach RIB Stolen and Recovered
"It is with amazement and disbelief that I inform you that on Sunday, May 24, at about 6:15 a.m., our beloved RIB Mackin was stolen from the dinghy dock."
The Pandemic’s Silver Lining for Sailing
An interesting aspect of the unfolding pandemic is the increase in boat sales. Yes, you heard that right. Actually, like the pandemic, the data’s evolving, but our calls to brokers and dealers indicate that there is some surprisingly good activity on the waterfront. More »
The Boat Whisperer
A lot of great boats were built in Santa Cruz County during the 1970s and ’80s, boats that are beloved among our Latitude readership. We’re talking Express, Olson, Santa Cruz 27, Moore 24, boats that are light, athletic and built to be sailed hard. More »
Cruising Close to Home
With one of us furloughed and one working remotely, we decided to head toward the Delta aboard Penelope, our Newport 27.
Huge Savings at KKMI
KKMI is not only California’s top boat yard in terms of craftsmanship, they are also an environmental leader in the maritime industry.
June Issue of Latitude 38 Out Today and Completely Normal
We have a healthy dose of escapism in this month's Latitude 38. Here is a taste of the normal-ness we're bringing you in the June issue…
Cyclone Harold Relief Efforts in Fiji
In the aftermath of April’s Cyclone Harold, many South Pacific sailors have banded together to help those who were most impacted by the storm.
Local Cruising Destinations: Moss Landing Harbor
If you like wildlife (rowdy sea otters, majestic humpback whales or aggressive sea lions), consider a cruise to Moss Landing, in the heart of Monterey Bay.
‘Yankee’ Faced Rebuild Regulations in 1946
The more things change the more they stay the same. We started rereading Yankee's Wander World by Irving and Exy Johnson.
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