Posts by Andy Turpin
Update on La Paz Good Samaritan
In our recent posting For Lack of a Kill Cord we told the story of a good Samaritan, John Spicher, who was badly injured in La Paz while helping out a fellow boater who had fallen out of his motorized dinghy. More »
For Lack of a Kill Cord
A horrific accident occurred near La Paz, Mexico late last month that could have been avoided by the use of a couple of simple pieces of plastic: an outboard kill switch key on a lanyard. More »
What Are Your Favorite Yacht Toys?
Stand-up paddle boards are becoming more and more popular in the realm of cruising. Anybody can quickly learn to use one, they’re relatively easy to store (especially the inflatable variety), and they can serve as a second dinghy. More »
Complexities of the Puddle Jump
One look at this photo of Fatu Hiva the first island many cruisers reach when they arrive in the Marquesas and you’ll know why these isles are often referred to as “dreamy.” More »
And Now, the Numbers
We received a load of photos on February 10, just in time to give you a pictorial overview of what this year’s Zihuatanejo Sailfest was like. But at that time we hadn’t yet received the numbers — and they are impressive. More »
Aging Eyes & Tiny Print
As you may have noticed, the current edition of Latitude 38 has a slightly new look, as we’ve changed printers. We hope you’ll agree that the photos ‘pop’ a bit more, and the overall print quality has improved (despite some minor problems with the cover). More »
Z-Fest Pictures Tell the Story
The wind gods blessed Z-Fest with a nice breeze for the yacht race this year. As you can see, a variety of cruising boats joined the fun.
© 2014 Eileen Redding
We haven’t heard the details yet, but a quick look at these photos from volunteers Eileen Redding and Margaret Reid confirms that the 13th annual Zihuatanejo Sailfest was well attended, and by all indications, a big success. More »
Busman’s Holiday in the Ol’ Carib
Blasting along the Sir Francis Drake Channel with a bone in her teeth, the lovely Liberty Star, illustrates that along with modern racer-cruisers, bareboats and megayachts, you can still find traditional sailing craft in Eastern Caribbean waters. More »
Mindboggling Worldwide Currents
We warn you that studying the flow of currents all over the planet can be transfixing.
© Earth Wind Map
We recently reported on the development of the Earth Wind Map, which is one of the most fascinating depictions of natural phenomena that we’ve ever seen. More »
Nelson’s Auction Delayed
We’ve done our best to help publicize the much-anticipated auction of boats and marine-related equipment at Nelson’s Marine, which was slated for February 8. But we’ve now been informed that the auction has been delayed indefinitely. More »
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