Archive for December 2020
Eyewitness Reports on Cyclone Yasa’s Fury
The category 5 cyclone Yasa was originally predicted to go right over the main island of Viti Levu — meaning Vuda Marina and Port Denarau — and would have affected most of the cruising boats in the area.
EWOL Propellers Introduces Andromeda; Dedicated to Sailboats from 20’ to 36’
Ewol Propellers introduces the E3, the smallest of the Ewol propeller line. Small but powerful, it’s suitable for boats from 6 to 10 meters and engines from 7 to 30 hp.
Three Years of Waterfront Reporting in a 48-Minute Podcast
In late October, former Latitude 38 managing editor — and current freelancer — Tim Henry sat down with Out The Gate host Ben Shaw to discuss Tim's three-plus years on the local "waterfront beat."
Berkeley Marina: Gateway to the Golden Gate
Dock with Berkeley Marina and join a community that shares your love of the water. Escape the urban jungle and let the wind take you on your next adventure.
Ryan Finn to Sail a Proa Solo Nonstop from New York to San Francisco
Some time ago traveling from New York to San Francisco by sail was a very popular thing. You only had two choices to get to the gold: Walk or sail.
Powerful Tropical Cyclone Yasa Slams into Fiji
The South Pacific island nation of Fiji is recovering from what is being called the most powerful cyclone to ever develop in the region.
America’s Cup: Place Your Bets
The results are in from the first two days of the Prada America's Cup World Series Auckland. New York Yacht Club's American Magic and Emirates Team New Zealand are tied…
Sailors Help Improve Data Collection on Floating Marine Debris
If you see debris from your boat, during a beach walk, or even on a social media post, share the details using the Floating Marine Plastic Debris Accumulation Reporting Tool.
Sharing More Memories of Mexico
If you do a Baja Ha-Ha, or if you did the Nada Ha-Ha because there wasn't an official Baja Ha-Ha this year, be careful, because you may be in for a much longer adventure than you anticipated.
Spaulding Marine Center Invites You to Help Launch Boatworks 101
Spaulding Marine Center’s Boatworks 101 is an innovative new apprenticeship program for young apprentices who will spend nine months training at Spaulding Marine Center and six months rotating through partner-employer boatyards throughout the Bay Area.
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