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Posts by Andy Turpin

16-Year-Old Solo Sailor Departs Tomorrow

June 13, 2008
The oldest of seven children, Zac strikes a pose with his parents, who have given his dream project their full support. © 2008 The Sunderland Family If you’re going to have engine problems, it’s a blessing to have them in your homeport, rather than out in the middle of the Pacific. More »

Injured Sailor Rejoins ‘Grace’ in Tahiti

June 11, 2008
She’s back amongst ’em! The unstoppable Sally Hein (left) catches up with Kiwi cruiser Gina Rae of the Hylas 44 Solace. © 2008 Geoff Lane Last February, when would-be Pacific Puddle Jumper Sally Hein of the Bainbridge Island-based Peterson 46 Grace was run down and badly injured in Mexico by a speeding motorcycle, other sailors on the scene agreed that it was one of the most bizarre and unlucky incidents they’d ever experienced — especially since Sally had made a sarcastic comment immediately before attempting to cross the highway: "We’ll be lucky to get  across this highway, let alone 3,000 miles of open ocean." More »

Blind Circumnavigators Depart Australia

May 30, 2008
During their stay in the Cook Islands, Pam and Scott had a tour of another circumnavigating vessel, the 180-ft three-masted Picton Castle. © 2008 Courtesy Starship During our three decades of reporting on all aspects of sailing, we’ve met a fascinating cast of characters. More »

Baja Ha-Ha Entry Process Gearing Up

So many sponsor flyers, so little desk space. . . The big Ha-Ha mailing is almost ready to launch. latitude/Annie
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC With well over 100 boat owners eager to complete the entry process for Baja Ha-Ha 15, volunteer Rally Committee members are working overtime to complete a brand new online registration protocol and prepare a massive mailing of special offers from event sponsors. More »

Chillin’ in the Tuamotus

May 28, 2008
The picture tells the story. . . With any luck, life will slow down substantially when you get out cruising. Solace
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sometimes it’s nice to cast off your worldly woes (and clothes), sit down on a deserted beach and simply contemplate the universe. More »

Going North? Go Now!

May 23, 2008
If the weathermen (and their computers) are correct, sea conditions off Pt. Conception this weekend should be even mellower than this. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you have a need to travel north along the California coast soon, we suggest you consider casting off your docklines and taking off ASAP, as the next few days are predicted to bring ideal conditions for a northbound transit. More »
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Fear Not, It’s One of Ours

May 19, 2008
We wouldn’t want to give away any military secrets, but we thought we ought to warn Central American cruisers that a mega yacht is ‘patroling’ those waters under command of the U.S. More »

A Post-Cruise Night of Luxury

May 16, 2008
In February, Dave Pryde and Jan Eckmann of the Washington-based Slocum 43 Baraka were thrilled to win the big raffle prize at Latitude‘s Pacific Puddle Jump kick-off party in Zihuatanejo. It was a free hotel night at the swank Pearl Resort on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas — arranged by our friends at Tahiti Tourisme. More »