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Posts by Andy Turpin

Baja Ha-Ha Sign-ups Begin Now!

May 1, 2013
All sorts of boats, run by sailors from all walks of life, have entered the Baja Ha-Ha during the past 19 years. latitude/Andy
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you’ve been itching to pull the trigger on your Mexico cruising dreams, today is the day to commit. More »

Whale of a Time

April 29, 2013
“Hey, what are you doing breaching on our race course?”
“No, what are you doing sailing in my swimming pool?” © 2013 Jay Ailworth Talk about having a ‘whale of a good time’. More »

The Latest in Latitude Fashion

Each year we order new and different items to sell at Strictly Sail Pacific and to stock our logowear shelves here at the office. It you didn’t get by our booth at the boat show, never fear, you can still shop for Latitude gear here! More »
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Strangers in the Night

April 26, 2013
"At about 2:45 a.m. on April 20, Bridget woke up hearing what she thought was someone on the foredeck," reports Bruce Eastman of the Brisbane-based Alberg 35 Sojourn. The boat was berthed at the small 20-slip San Blas Marina rather than anchoring in nearby Mantanchen Bay, where there have been thefts recently on cruising boats. More »

Oracle Team USA Launches 2nd AC72

April 24, 2013
Sleek, sexy and apparently faster than its predecessor, the new #17 is the latest speed machine purpose-built to defend the America’s Cup for Oracle Team USA. © Guilain Grenier / Oracle Team USA Among well-funded America’s Cup teams, it’s been a longtime tradition to build at least two boats so that different design subtleties can be assessed during boat-on-boat training sessions. More »

A Mid-Ocean Proposal

April 22, 2013
During a passage of nearly 3,000 miles it’s a thrill to break up the daily routine with an equator-crossing celebration. Hydroquest
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Novice sailor Katie Flynn undoubtedly knew in advance that her crewmates aboard the Vancouver-based Beneteau First 40 Hydroquest were planning an equator-crossing celebration while en route to French Polynesia. More »

Oracle Team USA Wins AC World Series

Oracle Team USA ultimately took top honors in the three-venue AC World Series. Now, can they maintain the momentum during the America’s Cup? © 2013 Gilles Martin-Raget / ACEA There was plenty of close racing during the America’s Cup World Series event in Naples, Italy (which ended yesterday). More »

Tight Racing and a Collision at ACWS

April 19, 2013
Clear skies, steady winds and very close competition made yesterday’s AC45 races spectacular. © 2013 ACEA / Gilles Martin-Raget After two days of AC45 racing in Naples, Italy, Oracle Team USA leads the nine-boat fleet with 38 points, followed by the French Energy Team (36) and Emirates Team New Zealand (36). More »

Looking Back on Low Speed Chase Tragedy

April 15, 2013
One year after the tragic Low Speed Chase incident during the Full Crew Farallones Race, in which five sailors died, survivor Bryan Chong reflects on that horrific event and the lessons he has taken from it: "There’s nothing in life more absolutely devastating than the loss of a loved one. More »