Archive for February 2021
Festival de Veleros in Barra de Navidad Is on for February 21-27
While the word cruising suggests lounging on the aft deck or reading a book in a hammock, Fiesta de Veleros continues a long tradition of cruisers who appreciate the hospitality of the local Mexican community and give thanks by giving back.
Caption Contest(!)
Here is your February Caption Contest(!). Remember to check next month's Loose Lips for the winner.
KKMI: Get on Board for February Sweetheart Deals
Enjoy KKMI's sweetheart deals on rigging. Call us to book your project today!
Updates from Latitude’s Racing Desk
Corinthian Yacht Club (the one in Tiburon) says they're "slowly creeping back!" They invite racers to "Gear up for Valentine's Day with a vaguely heart-shaped pursuit race."
- Maritime History
- America's Cup
- West Coast Sailing
- Northern California Racing
- General Sailing
- Racing
- Latitude 38 Magazine
Jim DeWitt, Prolific and Talented Sailing Artist
In the February issue of Latitude 38, we profiled the sailor, retired sailmaker and not-retired-yet artist Jim DeWitt. We're sharing more images of them here.
Looking for ‘Spirit’ – A Long-Lost Love
Bobby Popoff is looking for SV Spirit, a 66-ft modified Monk design previously owned and built by Harold A Jones, former owner of Vancouver Tug (now SeaSpan).
Big Ships to Small Boats, Many Volunteers Make Light Work
Spaulding Marine Center has received DAS accreditation for its marine-technician apprenticeship program, Boatworks 101, and is seeking volunteers for The Pelican Project.
Discover San Francisco Bay Destinations by Sail with Modern Sailing
Join Modern Sailing's 3-part webinar series to help you prepare for destination day sails and multi-day cruising in the Bay Area.
Ticket to Ride: Frank and Mary Grace Stitch Head West to Hawaii
Sailing to Hawaii was not even Plan B for Frank and Mary Grace Stitch when they took possession of their new HH55 catamaran, Ticket to Ride.
Was Popeye the Sailor Man Based on a Real Person?
Do you remember Popeye the Sailor Man comic strips and cartoons? In recent months we've noticed a circulating Facebook post that says Popeye was based on a real person.
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