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Freak Squalls Lash Papeete

September 14, 2009
Normally, conditions are pretty tranquil in Papeete’s harbor, shown here, and in the nearby anchorage off Marina Taina. latitude/Andy
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC One thing you can say about Mother Nature is that she can be a bit moody. More »

John Guzzwell Day

September 11, 2009
Trekka wasn’t too roomy, but this Laurent Giles-designed sloop took the young singlehander safely around the world. © 2009 Guzzwell archives As keepers of the official West Coast Circumnavigator’s List, the staff of Latitude 38 invites you to raise a glass tomorrow, September 12, to one of the West Coast’s most revered — yet humble — sailors: John Guzzwell. More »

The Aftermath of Jimena’s Wrath

September 9, 2009
With winds out of the SW, San Carlos beachfront homes took a battering. © 2009 Suzann As reports trickle in from boating centers along the Baja Peninsula and Mexican mainland, it’s become apparent that the San Carlos area — roughly midway down the eastern rim of the Sea of Cortez — suffered some of the worst damage, although most boats were spared. More »

Forget Driving, Go Sailing!

September 4, 2009
You’ll feel a lot better about life while harnessing the power of the wind, rather than the power of petro-chemicals! latitude/LaDonna
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC In case you’ve had your head in the sand, let us remind you that we are entering the three-day Labor Day weekend, which is, of course, normally characterized by annoying traffic conjestion all over the Bay Area and beyond. More »

Celebrated Circumnavigator Joins Ha-Ha

September 2, 2009
Four-time circumnavigator Scott Piper will join the Ha-Ha fleet while en route to Panama and Scotland. Pipe Dream IX
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC While reviewing background info on this year’s Baja Ha-Ha entrants, William (Scott) Piper III’s stats jumped off the page at us. More »

Angry Jimena Barreling Toward Baja

August 31, 2009
Batten down the hatches, Jimena is heading inshore – and she appears to be in a very bad mood. © 2009 NOAA More often than not, strong Eastern Pacific storms and hurricanes threaten the Mexican mainland and Baja Peninsula, but veer offshore or diminish in strength before inflicting much damage. More »

More ‘Stone Age’ Than Manu Rere

Hans Klaar’s 73-ft Ontong Java was a welcome sight to many Polynesians. © 2009 Glenn Tieman The name Glenn Tieman should ring a bell with regular visitors to this site and readers of Latitude 38 magazine. More »

Dramatic Send-Off Planned for Ha-Ha 16

August 28, 2009
Although details have yet to be finalized, festivities in San Diego surrounding the annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers’ rally are expected to reach a new level. Tenants of the Port of San Diego, in conjunction with several government agencies, are working with the Rally Committee and Latitude 38, to give the Ha-Ha — which is the largest offshore sailing event on the West Coast — greater exposure to the general public. More »

Brit Singlehander Hours Away from Record

August 26, 2009
Having previously earned his stripes by soloing across the Atlantic, Mike Perham secured a slick ride and serious sponsorship for his record attempt. © 2009 TotallyMoney.com As we write this, British solo circumnavigator Mike Perham is roughly a day’s sail from crossing his tracks off England’s Lizard Peninsula, thus snatching the status of ‘youngest around’ from Southern Californian Zac Sunderland. More »

Which Light Is Right?

August 24, 2009
Assuming this sailboat is not motorsailing, the skipper is running a proper light configuration: running lights but no steaming lights. latitude/LaDonna
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC A new batch of cruisers is currently preparing to head south in the fall. More »