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Posts by Andy Turpin

Keeping a Weather Eye

June 30, 2014
Mariners transiting Mexico’s Pacific coast are keeping their eyes on two tropical storms that are currently circulating offshore.  This wind speed probability map from NOAA confirms that Tropical Storm Elida could definitely be troublesome, especially since it is currently moving closer to shore. More »

Don’t Miss the Vintage Boat Show

June 27, 2014
These two eye-popping beauties were berthed side-by-side at a recent Master Mariners’ show. On the left is Elizabeth Muir; at right is Bounty. latitude/Andy
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you have a soft spot in your heart for antique boats with polished bronze hardware and gleaming varnish you won’t want to miss the annual Master Mariners Boat Show this Sunday, from 10 a.m. More »

Anchored Boats Must Get Legal

June 25, 2014
The view is spectacular from the multi-million-dollar homes of Tiburon and Belvedere, except for the derelict boats in Richardson Bay (foreground). latitude/Andy
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Richardson Bay, which lies between Sausalito and the Tiburon Peninsula, has a colorful history that includes construction of liberty ships during WWII, and a long tradition of boaters living aboard. More »

Summer Sailstice Fun This Saturday

June 18, 2014
Making weekend plans? Don’t forget that Saturday marks the worldwide celebration of Summer Sailstice. Summer what? If you’re new to the concept, the idea is simply to get out on the water and celebrate the pleasures of sailing — on the longest day of the year — wherever you happen to be. More »

Ben Ainslie Racing Is In; Kiwis Are Pumped

June 16, 2014
In addition to last week’s disappointing news that San Francisco is no longer being considered for the Finals of the 35th America’s Cup — this writer is admittedly San Francisco-biased — AC fans were also treated to the exciting news of the official launch of what promises to be a formidable threat to Oracle Team USA’s potential three-peat. More »
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Testing Virtual Nav Aids

June 11, 2014
The US Coast Guard is tasked with keeping American waterways as safe as possible, and one of the latest manifestations of that responsibility is the development of ‘virtual’ nav symbols designed to show up on electronic charts and AIS monitors. More »

Beeman’s Homeward Bash

June 9, 2014
Is this man a threat to society? Nah, but he does occasionally like to dress up like a pirate. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Veterans of the 2011Baja Ha-Ha rally might recall that Steve Arnold is a pretty colorful character. More »

SF Bay’s New Tall Ship Taking Shape

June 6, 2014
The splendid wooden brigantine Matthew Turner is taking shape in Sausalito. Come celebrate her progress tomorrow at the build site. © 2014 Educational Tall Ship For decades it’s been a sore point among Bay Area tall ship aficionados that San Francisco — despite its rich maritime history — does not have a bona fide tall ship that calls the Bay home. More »