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Posts by Andy Turpin

Zihua Pier Project Cancelled

April 7, 2008
Twice a day local fishermen can be seen launching their boats off Zihua’s downtown beach. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC In some parts of Mexico, rampant development seems to be unstoppable these days. More »

Getting Kids Out on the Water

March 31, 2008
“You can call me skipper!” Sailing courses build skills and confidence – and they’re fun! © 2008 Paul Oliva / South Beach YC Got kids? Although summer vacation is still a few months away, right now is the perfect time to research active summer activities for your kids — including summer sailing programs. More »

Thanks to Osama, More Red Tape

March 24, 2008
All merchant mariners and charter skippers will soon have to get a ‘biometric’ I.D. card. Seen here are Bay Lady (background) and Yukon Jack. © 2008 Rendezvous Charters Attention professional mariners! More »

Who’s Who?

March 21, 2008
We know that this is Robby Fouts (left) with Robert & Kristi Hanelt of the S&S 53 yawl Skylark, but where are they and what are they celebrating? They went around from 1972-74. More »

Grace Heading West Despite Accident

March 19, 2008
Sally and Geoff figure the open ocean can’t be more dangerous than highway traffic. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Although we know that Sally Heins and Geoff Lane value their privacy, we’re sure they won’t mind us telling you that their Peterson 46 Grace is headed west to French Polynesia this season, despite a major setback. More »

The Westward Migration Has Begun

March 17, 2008
Having bought Solace on the West Coast, Gina and Paul are sailing her home to New Zealand. latitude/Andy
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Reports are trickling in from this year’s Pacific Puddle Jump fleet that boats have begun jumping off from a variety of locations along the Mexican coast. More »

Forquer Memorial Planned

Jim Forquer had been living his dreams prior to his fatal fall. © Christian Buhl The family of the late Jim Forquer has announced that a memorial ceremony to commemorate his life will be held at 3 p.m. More »

Big Backlog at the Ditch

March 14, 2008
Many cruisers are heading south toward Panama at this time of year. But when they reach the Canal, they may be in for a rude shock. According to cruising guide author Pat Rains, there is currently a huge backlog of yachts and ships waiting to transit. More »

Forquer Will be Sorely Missed

March 12, 2008
The flood of emails and phone calls which reached us yesterday after we posted the news of Jim Forquer’s tragic death is a good indicator of how much this well-known sailor will be missed. More »