Posts by Andy Turpin
Rescued Sailors Return to Homeport
Carrying their only remaining possessions, the Kaufman family disembarks the USS Vandegrift at Coronado Island. Close behind them are the four Air National Guard pararescuemen who came to their aid 900 miles offshore. More »
Strictly Sail Pacific Welcomes Youth
With its status as the largest all-sail boat show on the West Coast, the annual Strictly Sail Pacific boat show (April 10-13 at Oakland’s Jack London Square) is a must-see for most Northern California sailors. More »
Rimas’ 56-Day Crossing
Seen here during a Hawaii daysail, Russian immigrant Rimas Meleshyus is determined to sail solo around the world in a 40-year-old trailer-sailer.
© Steven We
Rimas Meleshyus is not your typical bluewater voyager. More »
Rescued Infant Improves; Parents Defend Cruise
With their Hans Christian 36 slowly sinking behind them, the Kaufman family was transferred to the USS Vandegrift early yesterday morning.
© 2014 US Navy
In the aftermath of a dramatic offshore rescue yesterday morning, the Kaufman family is currently steaming ever closer to advanced medical care in San Diego aboard the USS Vandegrift. More »
It Was The Tiles, Not The Tax Man
Although Marina has done many Baja Ha-Ha rallies with her husband Myron aboard their Swan 44 Mykonos, her worst injury in Mexico occurred in a bathroom.
© 2014 Myron Eizenzimmer
"The good folks at the El Cid Marina in Mazatlan defended our Swan 44 Mykonos from the AGACE inspect team, but as you can see from the photo, not without injury to Marina," write Myron and Marina Eisenzimmer of San Anselmo. More »
Simpson Dismasts as Tsunami Approaches
As many ocean voyagers will confirm, it’s not the wide open spaces you have to fear, it’s the land. Simpson’s engineless Mongo lost her rig yesterday while on a lee shore. More »
Shoreside AIS Enhances Safety
It’s often said that making landfall in the Marquesas, after weeks on the open ocean, can be one of the most magical moments in a sailor’s life especially if he/she arrives in one piece. More »
The Name of That Island
Our recent photo quiz was a snap for many Bay Area sailors, as Rat Rock lies right near a popular weekend anchorage off China Camp State Park in Marin County. Among the 100+ respondents, Dave Opheim was the first to register his correct answer — it’s also sometimes referred to as Rat Island and China Camp Rock. More »
Mix, Bake and Party
We’ve spent a lot of time sailing Caribbean waters, but we have to admit we’d never even heard of this annual March regatta before receiving this report from San Francisco Bay sailor Lynn Ringseis:
"Here’s an ideal recipe for a fun-filled regatta: 1) Mix together 30 sailboats, a handful of competitive sailors, boatloads of cruisers looking for a party, and a cluster of ‘senior’ race committee members. More »
Flyer Returns to Huge Reception
As Flyer, then Alaska Eagle, this famous S&S 65 has traveled far and wide - most recently, through the canals of Amsterdam.
Flyer archives
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC As noted here and in the April edition of Latitude 38, the famous S&S 65 Alaska Eagle left the West Coast recently after a 30-year stint as the flagship training vessel for the Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship. More »
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC As noted here and in the April edition of Latitude 38, the famous S&S 65 Alaska Eagle left the West Coast recently after a 30-year stint as the flagship training vessel for the Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship. More »
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