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Posts by Andy Turpin

Standing Room Only Seminars

January 28, 2009
You’d never know we are in the middle of a severe recession by the attendance at the Seattle Boat Show, which runs through this Sunday. Hundreds of watersports enthusiasts were roaming the halls of the Qwest Field Event Center, gathering info and trolling for bargains — and there were plenty of those to be had. More »

Latitude 38 at Seattle Boat Show

January 21, 2009
After years of planning and waiting, it’s a fabulous feeling to finally head south with the Baja Ha-Ha rally. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Curious about the Baja Ha-Ha cruisers’ rally or the Pacific Puddle Jump? More »

Ushering in Obama in Style

Cap’n Rich strikes a pose aboard his 1933 50-ft cutter Java Head before heading out to the Obama Ball. © 2009 Kathy Mitchell Yesterday’s inauguration of President Obama created so much excitement here in San Francisco that even old salts like Captain Richard Gillette were inspired to take unprecedented measures — like donning a top hat and tails before attending one of several local Obama Inauguration Balls. More »

Big Fun Scheduled for Zihua Sailfest

January 19, 2009
Even if the breeze is as light as last year, the Sailfest Pursuit Race and other events promise to be big fun. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’re happy to report that the Zihuatanejo Sailfest committee has come out of hibernation and put together a fun-filled schedule of shoreside and on-the-water activities for the first week of next month (February 3-8). More »

50-Year Storm Devastates Nadi

January 16, 2009
Today, flood waters are finally subsiding in Fiji’s tourism center, Nadi, after three days of torrential rain devastated the area during the peak of tourist season. According to Paul McCulloch, owner of the Robinson Crusoe Island resort, a cyclone passed far to the south of the Fijian islands causing no harm initially, but when the system became stationary it held a band of low pressure over the islands for three days with gale-force winds. More »

A Mid-Winter Boat Launch

January 14, 2009
The proud craftsman takes a trophy run around the marina, while his partner’s daughter, Martine, toasts his splendid accomplishment. Love in Vane
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "We’ve all read about the magnificent Maltese Falcon, but at the other end of the sailing spectrum is my 7-foot, 7-inch Lil Love," writes John Chille of Alameda. More »

Puddle Jumpers Gather in Banderas Bay

January 12, 2009
With the offer of deeply discounted rates, Puddle Jumpers are checking out La Cruz’ new facilities at Marina Riviera Nayarit. latitude/Andy
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC As this year’s fleet of Pacific Puddle Jumpers stage for springtime departures along the Mexican coast, a variety of marine services are ‘reaching out’ to attract their business. More »

Shave and a Haircut for Ol’ Balclutha

January 9, 2009
Still lookin’ good 123 years after her launch, Balclutha will be hauled out in Alameda until spring. © Capt. Jack Goldthorpe No San Francisco landmark commemorates the city’s rich maritime history more dramatically than the 301-ft (LOA) square-rigger Balclutha. More »