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Keeping the Kids Entertained
The Broderick boys, Preston, Elljay and Tyler, 'Sailing in Place' (SIP). They enjoyed their day on the wild, windy, wavy driveway very much, although it appears the conditions dismasted their sturdy craft.
The Book That Got me Hooked on Cook
In November 1769, the HMS Endeavour, under the command of Captain James Cook, sailed into Maramaratotara Bay, New Zealand, to observe yet another rare astronomical event.
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The biennial Singlehanded Transpacific Race was due to start off the deck of Corinthian YC in Tiburon on June 27. Regarding that epic rite of passage, the SSS wrote…
The Season Begins May 15
"We are approximately a month from the start of the Eastern Pacific Ocean Tropical Cyclone Season." The season officially begins on May 15 and lasts through November 30. "So how active will the season be this year?"
SIP with Latitude 38
Now offering a Shelter-in-Place special. Three months is just a ‘sip’ of Latitude 38. You can read Latitude 38 at home. The last day to sign up is April 24.
The Maritime Icon of Dana Point
Here's an update on the sinking of the 'Pilgrim', the full-scale replica of the merchant brig made famous in Richard Henry Dana's Two Years Before the Mast.
The World Famous L38
Here's your April Caption Contest(!). Be sure to check out the May issue of Latitude 38 for the winner and top 10 entries.
While Sheltering in Place
We can already see that we've turned the corner on sailing events. Now the announcements of SIP alternatives have outpaced the slowing trickle of cancellations.
ADAPTING
Read why cruisers are more adaptable to changing conditions in Tim Henry's feature, The Cruisers Mindset, Adapting to Any Conditions.
Last Call for Classy Ads
Looking to sell your boat? You can list your sailboat for sale easily online. Deadline for the May issue is TODAY at 5 p.m.
Coping with COVID-19
There is no law restricting sailing on San Francisco Bay, though each county has issued guidelines supporting the governor's overall shelter-in-place directive.
Latitude in New Zealand
In 1768, Captain James Cook set sail aboard the 97-ft bark Endeavour, bound for the South Pacific. King George III dispatched the ship from Plymouth.
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from San Diego to Panama Canal, to Key West.
Sheltering in Place
It's amazing how social distancing is bringing sailors together.
Latitude 38’s Classy Classifieds
Latitude 38's Classy Classifieds are the place to shop for sailboats — as well as marine gear, trailers, liferafts, boat partnerships, trades and more.
SIP with Latitude 38
Now offering a Shelter-in-Place special. Three months is just a ‘sip’ of Latitude 38. You can read Latitude 38 at home. The last day to sign up is April 24.
Tropical Cyclone Harold
The most powerful storm to develop in the South Pacific in more than two years, Tropical Cyclone Harold left a trail of destruction across four nations.
Full Moon Sailing
Beautiful evening, full moon sail on San Francisco Bay.
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Washing, waxing, varnishing. Serving the entire Bay Area for more than 30 years. “Boat looks great. Please pass my thanks to those who did the work."
Passage from Mexico
The schooner Seaward sailed the Baja Bash as she returned north to San Francisco Bay.
Good News from around the world
Greetings, Latitude Nation, from 37° South.
Life here in New Zealand is probably similar to that in the rest of the world: The main attractions are your living room, Netflix and taking long, destination-less walks.
Postponing a Decision
"Over here at Races High Command we turn on every computer monitor and radio, set them all to news stations, and spin in circles until we find a station that is not reporting on COVID-19. We are still spinning," writes Daniel Evans, Race Boss of the Race to Alaska.
List Your Boat in Latitude 38
You can list your sailboat for sale easily online with Latitude 38's Classy Classifieds. There's still plenty of time to get your ad into the May issue.
Out for Some Exercise
We've got sunshine and sailing astern and more ahead.
A Question for the Nation
Back in the late 1980s, we remember hearing about some obscure survey asking Americans to name sailors
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from San Diego to Panama Canal, to Key West.
Schedule Adjustments
Organizers for the Pacific Cup from San Francisco to Oahu have canceled the 2020 race and scheduled the next one to start the week of July 4, 2022.
PV Race and MexORC
Read Paul Martson's feature on the PVRace and MexORC in the current, April issue of Latitude 38.
Have Latitude Mailed to You
Now offering a Shelter-in-Place special. Three months is just a ‘sip’ of Latitude 38. You can read at home while you sip on whatever you like.
Opinion
The word 'yacht' has always bothered me. It’s simply too pretentious for my taste. When I go sailing, I don’t go to the yacht, I go to the boat, and there is a distinct difference.
South Pacific Cruising
John Dinwiddie and Diane Brown aboard the Hans Christian 38T Tabu Soro checked in from Fiji.
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The Berkeley Marina will be accepting applications from the public until 3 p.m. on Friday, April 10, for their 2020 Liveaboard Lottery Groups A-F.
Racing Schedule Updates
The Executive Committee has postponed the J/70 World Championship to be hosted by California Yacht Club to August 7-15, 2021
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for tomorrow due to a huge offshore swell.
Latitude 38’s Classy Classifieds
Latitude 38's Classy Classifieds are the place to shop for sailboats — as well as marine gear, trailers, liferafts, boat partnerships, trades and more.
SIP with Latitude 38
Now offering a Shelter-in-Place special. Three months is just a ‘sip’ of Latitude 38. You can read at home while you sip on whatever you like.
Latitude in New Zealand
Despite the slow, grinding boredom, fear and uncertainty, the world is still beautiful. We offer you some eye candy for your day.
A Quiet Time on the Coast
Harbor's quiet, crabbers are pulling and storing pots. Most are pulled. Everyone is safe distancing. The main bathrooms are closed.
Schedule Updates
The latest cancellation to drop into our inbox is the Master Mariners Regatta. "With so many competitive boats in the fleet, it is with heavy hearts the Board has decided to cancel the Regatta."
Adapting Race Prep
The last hundred days leading up to the Pacific Cup are usually a hive of activity as competitors are busy preparing their boats, getting inspected, and training.
Tough Questions
Here's a tough question from a reader: "Could Latitude 38Â help clarify the guidelines for the stay-at-home order? The City of Alameda and their police department have no guidelines to follow."
A Guide to the Show
You can take a virtual visit to the canceled boat show through the pre-show planner.
News From Around the World
Soon, high-rise hotels, condos and the accoutrements of gentrification might not be just a possibility in waterfront cities, but a requirement.
SoCal News
Newport Beach harbor has a new plan to ease congestion on Newport Bay with the installation of The Ocean Loop electromagnetic rails installed on the bottom of the harbor.
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Hot Off the Presses
On a normal Latitude 38 delivery day, we joyously post on 'Lectronic Latitude that you should run to your favorite marine business to pick up the new issue.
Schedule Updates
News of Opening Day on the Bay, California Offshore Race Week, Transpac Tahiti and the Atlantic Cup.
Maritime Learning
As we shelter in place and catch up on our reading, studying, streaming and viewing, it occurs to us that it is like we are having a second winter season.
SIP with Latitude 38
Now offering a Shelter-in-Place special. Three months is just a ‘sip’ of Latitude 38. You can read at home while you sip on whatever you like.
Mexico
Fito Espinosa, harbormaster at Marina Coral in Ensenada, sent us this update from Neil Shroyer of Marina de La Paz, president of the Mexico Marina Association, on the current situation in Mexican marinas:
“Yesterday, Sunday the 29th, Mexico’s Maritime authority issued Directive #13 to all Port Captains in Mexico, informing them that they may not authorize the clearance or departure of passenger vessels for hire (Mexican- and foreign-flagged) that operate with Nautical Tourism permits (charter, tours, diving, sport fishing, whale watching, sunset cruises, etc.).
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