Posts by Andy Turpin
What’s Your Solution to Seasickness?
Historians tell us that ever since man first ventured out on the ocean seasickness has been an annoying — if not debilitating — problem. Episodes of mal de mer have crippled navies as far back as Greek and Roman times, and even famous mariners such as Admiral Nelson and Charles Darwin have suffered with it. More »
Is Apster Still Out There?
Seen here during a 2006 daysail on the Bay, the Lyle Hess-designed cutter Apster is a nautical work of art that rose from the ashes thanks to the exhaustive efforts of boatbuilder Dan Jones. More »
A Head-Turner Visits the Bay
Bay Area sailor Tim Dick wrote in this morning about an unusual observation on the Bay yesterday:
Looking a bit otherworldly, the 118-ft Wallypower turned heads on the Bay over the weekend, as did her 235-ft mothership Kogo. More »
Two Die in Catalina Storm
Huge breaking waves and winds above 40 knots battered Catalina Island December 30, taking the lives of two men: Harbor Patrol assistant Tim Mitchell, 39, and liveaboard boater Bruce Ryder, 53. More »
World Race Begins New Year’s Eve
Many Barcelona World Race aficionados think Hugo Boss will be the boat to beat in the third edition of the doublehanded sprint around the world. Needless to say, though, with its route beneath the great capes, just getting to the finish line will be job #1. More »
New Latitude on the Street Tomorrow
No, the January cover was not shot on the Bay. But hopefully it will remind you of sunnier sailing days. The new Sailing Calendar will bring you up to date on virtually every racing event scheduled in the Greater Bay Area this year — in addition to info on many in far-flung locations. More »
Apster Adrift After Skipper Rescued
Somewhere off the Central Coast of California, the 31-ft wooden sloop Apster may still be adrift after her skipper was rescued on Christmas Day.
After receiving faint radio calls for rescue from the vessel’s unnamed solo crewman, who gave his position as 75 miles southwest of Monterey, the Coast Guard launched a search-and-rescue helicopter, sent out the cutter Sockeye, and diverted both the 734-ft bulk carrier Medi Venezia and the towing vessel Vision to assist. The More »
Double Dose of Bad Luck
The beautiful Moody 54 Red Sky washed ashore on the east coast of Australia this week, but plans are coming together to refloat and repair her.
© 2014 Jamie Brown / Northern Star
We’re sorry to report that the lovely Moody 54 Red Sky, a veteran of both the Baja Ha-Ha and Pacific Puddle Jump rallies, was abandoned at sea off eastern Australia early December 13 while taking on more water than her pumps could manage. More »
What Are Your Sailing Resolutions?
One of the best things about the coming of the new year is that it symbolizes a new beginning, and thus inspires us to assess our priorities and set personal goals for the coming months. More »
Buying Yachts with Bitcoins?
When you’re in a business as highly competitive as selling top-tier yachts, it’s important to be creative. Perhaps that’s why Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Denison Yacht Sales announced recently that they will now accept the controversial cyber currency bitcoin for the purchase of both new and used yachts. More »
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