Posts by Andy Turpin
Category 4 Blanca Moves North
After the pounding that the Baja Peninsula took last fall thanks to Hurricane Odile, we can probably all agree that it’s somewhere else’s turn. Unfortunately, though, a powerful new threat is poised to pounce. More »
Maserati Sets New SF-Shanghai Benchmark
No matter what route you take, it’s a very long sail from San Francisco to Shanghai. Seen here crossing the finish line, Giovanni Soldini and his international crew were obviously thrilled to make landfall. More »
Neil Farley’s Favorite Cap
Some guys would be shy about wearing a pink Latitude cap. But Neil is obviously secure in his masculinity. He’s seen here aboard Attitude, fishing on Chesterfield Reef.
Attitude
©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC We hate to generalize, but it’s probably safe to say that a majority of women love to shop for clothes and accessories, and wouldn’t be caught dead wearing the same outfit or single item of clothing two days in a row. More »
©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC We hate to generalize, but it’s probably safe to say that a majority of women love to shop for clothes and accessories, and wouldn’t be caught dead wearing the same outfit or single item of clothing two days in a row. More »
Cape Horn, Again, and Beyond
Ocean adventurers Jeff and Debbie Hartjoy fitted out for the Baja Ha-Ha costume party in 2006.
Sailor’s Run
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC When most sailors see age 70 looming over the horizon, they tend to dial back their risky behavior. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC When most sailors see age 70 looming over the horizon, they tend to dial back their risky behavior. More »
Hank Easom Biopic Debuts
Filmmaker Oleg Harencar and his production team had a brilliant idea a few years ago when they decided to make a series of short biographical films, dubbed Life on the Water. Each More »
The Fastest Sailboat Ever
Long, sleek and sexy, Sprindrift 2 is one mean sailing machine.
© 2015 Spindrift Racing
The fastest sailboat that has ever sailed the oceans has just become faster, at least in theory. More »
West Coast Talent Shines at 52 Super Series
A TP52 bowman earns his pay at Valencia Sailing Week, the first of five events in the re-energized 52 Super Series.
© 2015 Pedro Martinez/Martinez Studio
As the global financial crisis wanes, top-tier international yacht racing seems to be booming, and nowhere is this positive trend more evident than in the 52 Super Series, a premier one-design event for TP52s, composed of five regattas in the Med between May and September. More »
Maserati Dodges Garbage on Shanghai Run
While hundreds of miles offshore, the Maserati crew were stunned by how much floating garbage they encountered. This shot was apparently taken by a crew member.
Maserati
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Normally, one of the rewards of offshore sailing is the opportunity to savor the natural world around you, unspoiled by the influences of man. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Normally, one of the rewards of offshore sailing is the opportunity to savor the natural world around you, unspoiled by the influences of man. More »
Education Mixed With Family Fun
Future Coasties? Possibly. For kids and adults alike, spending time with search and rescue crews is both impressive and inspiring.
© Lynn Ringseis
Since we’re always looking for a reason to visit Sausalito, the idea of touring the Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat Station Golden Gate during their annual Safe Boating Expo seemed an excellent way to spend last Saturday morning. More »
Safe Boating Week Gives Food for Thought
Undoubtedly the attitude of some boaters toward safe boating precautions is, "Yeah, whatever." But first responders such as Coast Guard air rescue personnel consider basic boating safety to be a deadly serious matter: "All too often rescue crews are called out to look for lost and injured people whose problems could have been avoided with better knowledge, planning and safety equipment." More »
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