Archive for February 2021
Keep the Stern Light in Sight
It came to my attention that the pushpit mounted propane tank obstructed the stern light's visibility. I decided a redesign was in order.
Eight Bells for Solo Sailor Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook's obituary in the New York Times didn't mention that Hal did the SSS race to Kauai in 1980.
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. Serving the entire Bay Area for more than 30 years. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
By Sea or by Land, Sailboats Are Meant to Keep Moving
How many sailors have, or will at sometime move their boat across the land? Sailboats need to keep moving lest they become just one more among the many neglected or abandoned sailboats left to rot in some faraway yard.
Singlehanded Sailor Whitall Stokes Departs Chile
The quest of a sailing record for Californian Whitall Stokes and his Open 50 Sparrow may be history, but they still have to get home. Whitall checked in with stories about the many repairs needed and the final countdown to departure from Puerto Williams, Chile.
Sea of Cortez and Tahiti Updates: It’s All Different but the Same as Ever
The glorious Sea of Cortez is calling. It is as beautiful as always and unaffected by the pandemic. However, ashore in La Paz, COVID restrictions are in full force with masks required indoors and outdoors.
GPS Spoofing Reminds Us to Keep Our Sextant and Paper Charts Handy
If you ever have that feeling that what you're seeing on your chart plotter doesn't appear to match up with what you're seeing with your eyes, you should pay attention.
New West Coast Sailing Club: Blue Element Sailing
Blue Element is excited to be offering a club experience like no other, and all the joys of sailing without the complications of full boat ownership.
Get your Copy of February’s Latitude 38 Now!
February is here, and so is our second Latitude 38 magazine for 2021. Check it out!
Purple Tier a Green Light for Some (Adjusted) Regattas
With California's Regional Stay at Home orders lifted and helpful new guidelines from the Yacht Racing Association, regattas can resume. But race organizers are having to make some adjustments…
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