Posts by Andy Turpin
Beware of Whales in the Bay & Beyond
If you were lucky enough to be out sailing on the Bay last week you may have heard a sécurité message issued by the local Coast Guard advising boaters that a humpback whale had been sighted in the Central Bay. More »
First Chinese Solo Circumnavigation
No rest for the weary. Here, Chuan battles rough weather in the Taiwan Strait during his sprint to the finish line.
© 2013 Guo Chuan
Chinese singlehander Guo Chuan, 48, completed a nonstop lap around the planet yesterday morning, thus becoming the first of his countrymen to do so. More »
Flying Dragon Grounded at Paradise
There’s almost always some sort of action on the broad sandy beach in from of Nuevo Vallarta’s Paradise Village Resort. But the grounding Monday of a 48-ft Chinese Junk — directly in front of the main swimming pool — was a first. More »
“Heaps of Fun” in Majuro
The capital city of Majuro is known for its hustle and bustle. But life is pretty serene out in the anchorages.
Proximity
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC In our efforts to report on the annual westbound migrations of cruisers through the South Pacific, we’ve met hundreds of wonderful sailors who are finally living out their dreams after years of anticipation. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC In our efforts to report on the annual westbound migrations of cruisers through the South Pacific, we’ve met hundreds of wonderful sailors who are finally living out their dreams after years of anticipation. More »
Sea of Cortez Race Week Numero Uno
It was exactly 30 years ago yesterday that ‘Her Magesty’ Laurel DeForest of the Olympia, WA-based Balfour 28 Robbie’s Wake popped the cork on a bottle of Champagne in front of a crowd of barefoot sailors, and thus declared that the first-ever Sea of Cortez Race Week had officially begun. More »
Eight Bells for Rick Wood
It is with heavy hearts that many Bay Area sailors are learning of the drowning death of local sailor and boatbuilder Rick Wood. His body was reportedly found near him home in Richmond on Sunday. More »
Superb Conditions for Banderas Bay Regatta
Division D starters head out onto the course in an ideal 10-to-12 knots of warm Mexican breeze.
© Jay Ailworth
Down in the sunny latitudes of Mexico’s central coast, the 21st annual Banderas Bay Regatta is in full swing, with day two of racing taking place today. More »
Doin’ the Ditch
“Yikes, he’s bearing down on us!” Needless to say, you’d need more than a retractable boat hook to fend off a fully laden Panamax ship.
© Rodney King
As you may have heard, the shipping capacity of the Panama Canal will more than double two years from now when a brand new series of gigantic locks is completed alongside the original sets, which will celebrate 100 years of operation in 2014. More »
Free Publicity for Charter Boats
Hop aboard one of the Bay Area’s many crewed charter boats and leave the pre-sail prep and post-sail cleanup to the professional crew.
Adventure Cat
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Because we’re wordsmiths by profession, it’s only natural that we love words. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Because we’re wordsmiths by profession, it’s only natural that we love words. More »
Prepare to Be Boarded!
When was the last time you checked the date on your flares, the status of your fire extinguisher and the number of lifejackets you carry on board? If it’s been a while we’d urge you to spend some time checking all your safety gear — especially since the San Francisco Bay Coast Guard is apparently focusing increased attention on boat inspections and boarding. More »
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