March 2021 - Page 8 of 9

America’s Cup Delayed but Will Start on Tuesday

March 5, 2021

The highly anticipated Race 1 of the 36th America’s Cup Match between Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will begin at 7 p.m. PST on Tuesday, March 9.

Ryan Foland Can Explain Everything

Ryan's become a real, hands-on owner, pulling apart the engine and putting it back together, which is why he knows so much and can explain everything.

Welcoming Contributions from the Crew

Latitude 38 has covered the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast sailor since 1977. That's been possible with the support of ...

Captain of Runaway Vessel ‘GO’ Explains the Crash

According to the a report in the island's local newspaper, The Daily 'Herald', the incident was caused by a computer malfunction that locked the vessel into gear.

California Proposes 250% Increase in Boat Registration Fees

March 3, 2021

The State of California has suggested a 250% increase in vessel registration fees in its 2021-22 budget. This would represent an increase in fees from $20 every other year to $70, and would take effect on July 1.

EWOL Propellers — Setting the Pitch

EWOL propellers make maneuvering easier (reduce inertia), and increase sail speed and optimize engine speed.

And Now for Some History on the Columbia 5.5

According to a 1966 Columbia brochure, the boats produced from this hybrid mold were "the most sophisticated racing yachts in this country, at less than one-half of what an 'Open 5.5' would cost."

The Changing Course of the Gulf Stream

According to a New York 'Times' article, Benjamin Franklin was the first to map the Gulf Stream during a transatlantic crossing in the 1700s.

Last Days for Latitude 38’s SIP Subscriptions

If you took advantage of our last SIP subscription offer, March is the final issue. But fear not ... you can subscribe today.

The Female Factor in the Vendée Globe

Female sailors Clarisse Cremer, Pip Hare, Melinda Merron and Alexia Barrier finished the solo Vendée Globe in February. Sam Davies and Isabelle Joschke completed the course around the world.