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Posts by Andy Turpin

Hartjoy Solos the Horn – Again

December 21, 2015
A jubilant Jeff Hartjoy points to Cape Horn during his first solo rounding in 2009. He made it around safely again late last week, this time while attempting a complete nonstop solo circumnavigation — at the age of 69! More »

Lighting It Up for the Holidays

The docks of the San Rafael YC were enlivened by boatloads of colored lights Saturday night. Spectators there had a front-row seat for the parade. © 2015 Lynn Ringseis Apparently the weather gods were in a festive mood Saturday night, as a break in the rain was perfectly timed so that several dozen boats could show off their holiday spirit at the annual San Rafael Lighted Boat Parade. More »

Russell Perdock Appointed Mayor

December 18, 2015
For many Northern California sailors, the most jaw-dropping ‘WTF’ news story circulating this week is a Lake County Record-Bee report that Russell Perdock has been appointed — not elected, appointed — mayor of Clearlake, the tiny town on the shores of the North Bay lake with the same name. More »

Raise a Glass and Cast Your Vote

December 16, 2015
US Sailing has teamed up with Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky to offer a newly conceived Maritime Heroes Award, aimed at recognizing "men and women who are making significant contributions to educate, volunteer, advocate or simply encourage participation in sailing within their community or beyond." More »

Gemstones in the Bilge

December 14, 2015
We don’t usually get excited about things we find in the bilge. But during a haulout last summer we were astonished to discover a trove of ‘sparkling gemstones’ beneath the floorboards of our trimaran. More »
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New Essex Film Out Today

December 11, 2015
Even now, in an age when film buffs can choose to view top-rated movies on their laptops, tablets, smartphones or elaborate home entertainment centers, there are some films that cry out to be viewed in a big-screen theater. More »

Family Cruising Brings Joyful Memories

December 9, 2015
As you can tell by this photo, there’s a great potential for kids to have fun while cruising — especially on the Baja Ha-Ha rally.  latitude/Andy
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Although the majority of sailors entering the cruising lifestyle are retirees, there are also mid-career types who take self-imposed sabbaticals, and families with young kids who’ve chosen to step away from the mainstream for a time in order to give their children an enhanced perspective on the world, while building lasting family memories. More »