Posts by Andy Turpin
The Equator Goes High-Tech
Even in an age when first down markers magically appear on football fields, the Follow You Follow Me crew was surprised to find that the equator is now similarly marked.
© 2009 Allan Alexopulos
"We got a little delirious at the equator," report Pacific Puddle Jumpers Allan and Rina Alexopulos of the Volcano, CA-based Hunter 44 Follow You Follow Me. More »
Singlehander Still Missing
It’s possible that Landers is at sea aboard a green Portland Pudgy dinghy like this one.
© 2009 Portland Pudgy
Despite a multi-faceted search effort, missing American singlehander Billy W. Landers has still not been found. More »
Search Underway for Shipwrecked Puddle Jumper
Although beautiful, the raw, mountainous terrain of the Marquesas makes off-road hiking extremely difficult.
Interlude
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC An extensive search is currently underway on and around the Marquesan island of Nuku Hiva for singlehander Billy W. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC An extensive search is currently underway on and around the Marquesan island of Nuku Hiva for singlehander Billy W. More »
Bounty Mutineer Descendants Quarantined
David and Marcie strike a pose during their recent visit to the Galapagos Islands.
Nine of Cups
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "We’ve been witnesses to history here!" reports Marcie Lynn of the Denver-based Liberty 458 Nine of Cups. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "We’ve been witnesses to history here!" reports Marcie Lynn of the Denver-based Liberty 458 Nine of Cups. More »
Sweet 16 Ha-Ha Sign-Ups Begin Today
Ever think about getting a tattoo? This one indicates that the bearer is officially registered in the world-renowned San Diego-to-Cabo cruisers’ rally.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Some folks look forward to doing the annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers’ rally for years. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Some folks look forward to doing the annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers’ rally for years. More »
Life Before Google Earth
Ol’ Ptolemy’s maps contained a bit of mis-information, but considering what he had to work with, they are truly amazing.
© 2009 Webb Logg
With modern technological advances impacting virtually every aspect of our lives these days, it’s easy to take many of them for granted. More »
Moms Love Latitude Gear
Mother’s Day is hurtling toward us at lightning speed, and what better gift for Mom than something pretty from Latitude 38‘s online chandlery? Flowers are soooo 1982 and candy will just make her feel fat afterward. More »
The Southern Route to Polynesia
Five years ago Philip and Leslie escaped the rat race to pursue a simpler lifestyle. And they have no regrets.
Carina
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC In recent years, more and more Pacific Puddle Jumpers are crossing to French Polynesia via Ecuador and the Galapagos than ever before — what we call taking the southern route. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC In recent years, more and more Pacific Puddle Jumpers are crossing to French Polynesia via Ecuador and the Galapagos than ever before — what we call taking the southern route. More »
Pre-Season Safety Check
John Thompson and CG Auxiliary officer Rick Saber check the expiration dates on John’s flare gun ammo.
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©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC John Thompson’s Tanzer sloop may only be 22 feet long, but she’s fitted out with all the safety gear that would be found on a boat twice her size. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC John Thompson’s Tanzer sloop may only be 22 feet long, but she’s fitted out with all the safety gear that would be found on a boat twice her size. More »
Old Guys Rule!
John crosses the finish line of the ’98 Singlehanded TransPac at age 68, aboard Endangered Species.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Not that we have anything against youth, but we’re strong believers that old salts with boatloads of knowledge and experience should be revered. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Not that we have anything against youth, but we’re strong believers that old salts with boatloads of knowledge and experience should be revered. More »
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