Archive for November 2020
The Politics of War, America’s Cup Style
Just when you thought everyone involved with the America’s Cup in New Zealand was going to “give peace a chance,” it seems like it's a battle on all fronts.
Maryland Is for Crabs
When David came out dressed for his morning run, I noticed his shirt selection right away and asked, “Do you remember where you got that shirt?” He didn’t.
On the Alert for Sonic Death Monkey
With thousands of boats racing, cruising and daysailing between the Delta, San Francisco Bay, Mexico and the South Pacific, the odds seem small that your boat will end up on the cover.
Island Getaway for Sailors — Anyone?
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking expressions of interest for an 'Adaptive Reuse of Santa Rosa Island Ranch.'
Classy Classified Deadline for December Is Sunday!
Latitude 38’s Classy Classifieds is the place to buy or sell boats – as well as marine gear, trailers, liferafts, boat partnerships, trades and more.
Nada Ha-Ha or Panama Posse: Mexico Is Calling
“Light air, heavy air, clouds, sun and tons of fun." This is how Nada Ha-Ha organizer Patsy Verhoeven described the 750-mile passage from San Diego to the tip of the Baja Peninsula.
Cruise Into Downwind Marine/Sailing Supply in San Diego
Stop by Downwind Marine / Sailing Supply on your way to Mexico.
Twin Rivers Marine Insurance Opens New Location
Gary Clausen of Twin Rivers Marine Insurance has been serving the needs of his clients in all of California for many years.
Baja Ha-Ha’s Poobah Celebrates Cruising to Mexico
When I first visited in the 1970s, we gave the Mexican ranch hands a case of beer. They reciprocated by inviting us to dinner . . .
The Film about ‘Iron Duck’ Setting the World Sailing Speed Record
"It almost ended before it started, with the crash of their first-speed yacht record attempt, the disaster that broke the short-lived Wood Duck."
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