Archive for October 2020
Enjoy Downwind Sailing with Walder Boom Brake
Walder boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.
Notes and Photos from Flibbertigibbet’s Summer Wanders
A remarkable 92 boats signed up for 2020's Delta Doo Dah Dozen, so when we put out the call for stories and photos to run in the October issue of Latitude 38…
Step Up to the Lunar Farallone Challenge
Sail around the Farallones as many times as you can in one lunar cycle. Custom badges for each participant. How many wizards are out there?!
Out and About in Mexico
Life here is extremely manageable, if somewhat modified. The people continue to be friendly, welcoming, and grateful for our support.
Orca Attacks Could Be Retaliation – or Stress
Around 33 vessels have reported being 'attacked' by orcas since late July. Is it revenge, hunger, stress, or are they just reacting to 2020?
Tall Ships Throwdown on Now
Join the week of virtual experiences surrounding several of the country's historic vessels, culminating in Saturday's 'Tall Ship Throwdown Competition.'
Fiji Regatta Week Kicks Off on Friday
Back for its 37th running, the annual Fiji Regatta Week at Musket Cove will kick off on Friday in western Fiji. Like almost every sailing event of 2020, the fate of this year’s regatta was uncertain until…
Brickyard Cove Marina Has Slips to Rent
We are very excited to announce that we have completed our dock replacement project for A through G dock at Brickyard Cove Marina, and now have openings in most sizes.
A Boat by any Other Name Sails Just as Sweet
We asked readers to send us their boat names along with a photo — an exercise that turned up these unique (to us) names that we're now sharing with you.
‘Chubby Girl’ Returns for Repairs
Wil Spaul is headed back to the Bay. The intrepid 70-year-old sailor who is attempting to sail the smallest boat ever to Hawaii — Chubby Girl is only 9 feet long — knew it was going to be a long, rough ride when he left a week ago.
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