Posts by Andy Turpin
Loreto Fest Draws 250 Revelers
“And the toga winners are. . .” To say that Loreto Fest is focused on lighthearted fun would be an understatement.
© Cornelia Gould
"Loreto Fest was fantastic!" reports Cornelia Gould of the Half Moon Bay-based Valiant 42 A Cappella. More »
Copper Capers Going to Extremes
In recent weeks the theft of shore power cords at several Sausalito marinas has angered many local boaters, some of whom assume the culprits are from the adjacent anchor-out community. "I guess it’s the new tweaker recycling program," said one with a laugh, refering to the alleged widespread use of methamphetamine by some anchor-outs. More »
Know Why You’re Hoisting that Margarita?
Yeah, okay, so that’s probably a pina colada, but you get the idea.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC While the origins of religious holidays are generally well known to those who observe them, the roots of secular celebration days are often only dimly understood. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC While the origins of religious holidays are generally well known to those who observe them, the roots of secular celebration days are often only dimly understood. More »
Change of Venue for SSS Seminar Monday
Two singlehanders vie for an early lead at the breezy start of the 2004 SSS TransPac.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We don’t often address Calendar items here in ‘Lectronic, but in order to prevent a lot of frustration among local singlehanders, we’ve made an exception: Due to unexplained circumstances, the Singlehanded TransPac Seminar next Monday, May 5 (Cinco do Mayo), has been moved to South Beach YC. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We don’t often address Calendar items here in ‘Lectronic, but in order to prevent a lot of frustration among local singlehanders, we’ve made an exception: Due to unexplained circumstances, the Singlehanded TransPac Seminar next Monday, May 5 (Cinco do Mayo), has been moved to South Beach YC. More »
Time to Get Out on the Water
These spirited sailors weren’t about to miss out on the joys of Bay sailing. They recently rented a daysail boat from Cass’ Marina in Sausalito.
© 2008 Cass Marina
With hundreds of sailboats taking to Bay waters last Sunday for ‘Opening Day’, and nearly 300 boats expected to head across the North Bay this Saturday in the annual Vallejo Race, it should be obvious to all local sailors that 2008’s peak sailing season has begun. More »
Oh No, Not Again!
Ah, yeah, we know. You’re getting barraged by emails announcing this new posting. After the same thing happened Monday, we thought we’d found a solution. . . No such luck. As we write this, however, we are switching to a new ‘listserver’ software which should eliminate the problem. More »
Cruisers to the Rescue
Step one: snag the net ball.
© 2008 Andy Conlin
By law, every mariner is required to keep a lookout at all times. The rule, of course, was made to help vessels avoid collisions. More »
Puddle Jumper Debrief
Seen here days before setting sail from La Cruz, outside Puerto Vallarta, Gina and Paul are headed home to New Zealand.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Among the Pacific Puddle Jumpers we met in Puerto Vallarta this year were two gregarious Kiwis, Gina and Paul Rae, who’d recently bought their Hylas 44 Solace on the West Coast, and are currently sailing her home to New Zealand. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Among the Pacific Puddle Jumpers we met in Puerto Vallarta this year were two gregarious Kiwis, Gina and Paul Rae, who’d recently bought their Hylas 44 Solace on the West Coast, and are currently sailing her home to New Zealand. More »
Will It Turn into a Race?
Further to the above report, annoucing that Zac Sunderland, 16, hopes to set a record as the youngest solo circumnavigator, we should point out that another 16-year-old, Josh Clark of Panama City, Panama, may attempt the same feat. More »
Besame’s Close Call
A marine insurance industry professional in Southern California sent us an incident report from the 100-ft Northstar motoryacht Besame. The report, filed on March 5, details an attempted boarding by suspected pirates in international waters off Mexico. More »
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