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We’ve received lots of well-deserved nominations for local ‘unsung heroes’ since we recently put out a call (here and in Latitude 38 magazine) for nominations.
The Oakland Estuary is the first ‘Zen Zone’. It’s actually a wonderful place to sail, as the water is always flat and it’s often warm on the downwind sail home.
Whether you’ve got a ride for the big event or are simply observing from the sidelines, the Regatta is an eyeful of nautical history.
In the March 7 ‘Lectronic Latitude, we reported that a couple of moorings at Angel Island’s Ayala Cove had gone walkabout — thankfully with no boats attached to them — and that boaters should be cautious when planning an overnight stay.
The Bay has some of the most productive charity events on the West Coast, not the least of which is the Sequoia YC’s Hannig Cup.
Her offshore sailing career began when she took first place in the ’78 Whitbread ‘Round the World Race.
In May 20’s ‘Lectronic, we reported that Allen and Kate Barry, who have been cruising their San Francisco-based DownEast 38 Mendocino Queen all over the world for most of the last 18 years, are currently retired and cruising comfortably on just $1,500 a month in the Caribbean.
About five years ago, the Grand Poobah decided it was high time that there be new graphics on the Baja Ha-Ha and Some Like It Hot T-shirts.
Many sailors have seen the elusive green flash, but we wonder how many have seen an (apparently) even rarer event: the so-called “milk sea” or “milky sea” that emits an intense glow at night.
After completing the 3,000-mile passage from Mexico, lying at anchor at Fatu Hiva was both beautiful and blissful.
Sometimes a noose is just a noose.
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In the May 11 and May 13 ‘Lectronics, we ran pieces on the recent troubles between various cruiser factions, businesses, and Fonatur staff in Puerto Escondido.
Seems like every time we receive a note from longtime cruiser Kirk McGeorge of the USVI-based Tayana 42 Gallivanter it brings a chuckle.
Although they are anything but wealthy, Allen and Kate have managed, thanks to periodically working along the way, to cruise since ’93.
Did Gar take sun sights all the way around the world? Ahh, probably not.
In May 2’s ‘Lectronic Latitude, reader Ron Taillon wondered if a device existed that would give a sailor approaching a bridge "a quick reading from the deck so you can have confidence in trusting the chart’s readings."
Swedish Billionaire Torbjorn Tornqvist’s Artemis Racing has taken over the reins as the new Challenger of Record for the 34th America’s Cup.
Depending on your attitude, crossing the bar to arrive at the marina can be either fun or daunting.
If you’re a regular Latitude reader you’ve probably noticed that many of the same names make headlines and show up in racing box scores again and again.
We’ve gotten considerable impassioned telephone and email response to our Wednesday ‘Lectronic titled ‘Is The Hangman’s Noose the New Symbol of Puerto Escondido?’
Around 11 a.m. GMT on May 6, Jeanne Socrates officially completed a full circuit around the globe aboard her Najad 380 Nereida.
Did you know that, according to a recent survey of Latitude readers, 92% of respondents read the Classy Classifieds?
The America’s Cup machine has been in high gear recently, with teams sailing their AC45s in the "test event" you can check out in the video below:
When racing offshore, such as in the Oregon International Offshore Race from Astoria, OR to Victoria, BC, there are always plenty of safety concerns.
Welcome to Puerto Escondido?
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’re told that the air and water temperatures aren’t the only things that have been heating up at cruiser favorite Puerto Escondido on Baja.
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’re told that the air and water temperatures aren’t the only things that have been heating up at cruiser favorite Puerto Escondido on Baja.
Although we’ve sailed along parts of the Southern California coast more times than we can count, we don’t claim to be experts on all aspects of cruising there.
If you missed us at Strictly Sail Pacific, you can still get your official Latitude 38 gear on our website.
On May 4, Washington governor Chris Gregoire sounded the death knell for copper-based bottom paint in her state by signing into law a ban on the use of the product on recreational boats under 65 feet — the first state to do so.
Louis Kruk and Laura Willerton’s San Leandro-based Cirque enjoying Animas Slot all alone.
Are these sailors smiling because they’re finally on dry land or because they’re among like-minded friends?
Renowned yacht designer and naval architect William ‘Bill’ Garden passed away on April 29 near Sydney, B.C.
Latitude 38 needs an Olson 30 boom in good condition ASAP. Contact Richard if you have one to spare.
"The pilots who steer the big ships in and out of the Bay have been green-lighted for a rate hike that could have them making upward of $432,000 a year by 2015," reported Phil Matier and Andrew Ross in the May 7 San Francisco Chronicle / S.F.
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