Posts by Andy Turpin
Moonduster Lost in Fiji Cyclone
Happier days – while singlehanding through the Society Islands in ’08, Wayne surveys Bora Bora’s distant peaks from the Tahaa lagoon.
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©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC The first major storm of the South Pacific cyclone season — named Mick — clobbered the Fijian islands two days ago with winds as high as 94 knots (108 mph). More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC The first major storm of the South Pacific cyclone season — named Mick — clobbered the Fijian islands two days ago with winds as high as 94 knots (108 mph). More »
Friend of Tonga Cruisers Needs Help
In the aftermath of a tragic motorbike accident, South Pacific cruisers are reaching out to aid Renee Nauman, an American from Salem, OR, who is currently paralyzed from the neck down on one side. More »
Cruisers to Help Enforce Fishing Regs
Like many longtime Mexico cruisers, Chuck Houlihan and Linda Edeiken of the Allied 39 Jacaranda get frustrated when they observe illegal fishing practices which greatly impact Mexico’s fragile marine ecosystem, especially since enforcement of existing laws is inadequate. More »
Salty Solution to the Shopping Blues
Got the Christmas shopping blues? If you’re perplexed about what to buy for hard-to-shop-for friends or family members, we may have the perfect solution: Invest in their mental and physical well-being by giving them a sailing gift certificate. More »
Give Us Your Input on NW Chartering
A typical NW day – sailing over flat water under sunny summer skies with towering Mt. Baker in the background.
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©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Here at Latitude 38, we like to think we know a thing or two about sailing, cruising and chartering. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Here at Latitude 38, we like to think we know a thing or two about sailing, cruising and chartering. More »
Amping Up for Lighted Boat Parades
Does this look like fun or what?
© Fred Fago
Even in times like these, when the weather is chilly and the breeze is light, diehard sailors can still find valid reasons to fiddle around with their boats. More »
Getting Tan While Doing Good
Racing in light air aboard Louis and Laura Kruk’s San Francisco-based Beneteau First 42s7 Cirque during the ’08 event.
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©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you’re toying with the idea of escaping the cold this winter and sneaking off to do some sun worshipping south of the border, we’ve got a suggestion for you. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you’re toying with the idea of escaping the cold this winter and sneaking off to do some sun worshipping south of the border, we’ve got a suggestion for you. More »
High Winds & Waves Wreak Havoc
The wave-battered 34-ft sloop Sunyata was towed back to the Half Moon Bay anchorage Friday evening.
© 2009 Jeff Berman
In contrast to all the cheerful family bonding and much-needed relaxation that was enjoyed over the holiday weekend, gale-force winds and big seas plagued mariners all along the California coast. More »
What the Heck?
Can you guess what this mystery costume is supposed to be? No, not an egg yolk. Not a sperm cell. And not a chunk of plankton, but you’re getting close.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Whenever we cover a major event we seem to have interesting leftover factoids and photos that don’t make it into our articles. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Whenever we cover a major event we seem to have interesting leftover factoids and photos that don’t make it into our articles. More »
Intrepid Rowers Arrive from Japan
Mother Nature blessed the rowers with crisp, clear weather for the S.F. arrival.
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©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC And you thought you had a backache! At around 8:30 a.m. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC And you thought you had a backache! At around 8:30 a.m. More »
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