Archive for December 2022
Good Jibes #70: Jack van Ommen’s ‘Lost on a Cuban Reef’ (Verbatim)
At 85, Jack van Ommen has spent more than 20 years living on his boat, and sailing the world alone. In this episode you will hear the story of Jack's third shipwreck.
Duos in Globe 40 Round Cape Horn
Sailing in the Globe 40 race, the doublehanded Class 40s have finished a marathon leg of ocean racing and arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Finding a Golden Ticket (and a Boat) in ‘Latitude 38’
First, he found a new-to-him sailboat in the pages of 'Latitude 38' and, later, John Daughters opened another issue of 'Latitude 38' to find a winning, blue-colored "Golden Ticket."
2021 Dufour 390 at the Docks in Alameda
Let our experienced team introduce you to the 2021 Dufour 390 at our docks in Alameda.
Was This My Worst Day in 55 Years of Sailing?
While contesting a friendly charity race, Richard Spindler experienced what he thought could very well have been his worst-ever day of sailing.Â
Zany Half Pint-o-Rum Race Wraps Up Ancient Mariners Season
The Ancient Mariners Sailing Society's wild and wacky Half Pint-o-Rum Race boasts of many shenanigans not normally seen in your typical yacht race.
Untethered: A Rite of Passage During the Spinnaker Cup
James Mercer experienced his rite of passage during the Spinnaker Cup, in conditions that were less than favorable.
How Deep Do the Waters Run in Angel Island’s Ayala Cove?
For years now, we've heard that Ayala Cove has become too shallow for many sailboats. Readers have asked us what we've heard about dredging around Angel Island, which is part of the California State Parks system.Â
Westwind Yacht Management — Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Professional yacht care with personal service.
Latitude 38’s Online Bookstore Is Open
Plan ahead this Holiday season. There's something for every sailor at the Latitude 38 Online Bookstore.
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