Posts by Andy Turpin
Picture-Perfect Tahitian Welcome
With their pre-departure anxieties a distant memory, Puddle Jumpers were all smiles at the opening party of this year’s Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendezvous.
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©2012 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It goes against the very nature of cruising to have to be someplace on a particular date. More »
©2012 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It goes against the very nature of cruising to have to be someplace on a particular date. More »
A Gift from Mother Nature
One of the pleasures of travel is savoring spectacular vistas such as this rich Hawaiian sunset.
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©2012 Latitude 38 Media, LLC One of the great things about an outdoorsy lifestyle like cruising on a sailboat is that Mother Nature occasionally rewards you with dramatic visual ‘gifts’ such as this spectacular sunset. More »
©2012 Latitude 38 Media, LLC One of the great things about an outdoorsy lifestyle like cruising on a sailboat is that Mother Nature occasionally rewards you with dramatic visual ‘gifts’ such as this spectacular sunset. More »
World Ocean’s Day Today
A decade ago, June 8 was designated as World Oceans Day, "a chance to celebrate and honor the body of water that links everything on the planet," as Andrew Sharpless of the international environmental organization Oceana puts it. More »
Sunsail 40s Arrive on the Bay
Due to the enormous size of the San Francisco Bay sailing community, the occasional arrival of a brand new boat is to be expected. But when more than a half dozen identical sisterships arrive in unison directly from a European factory, that’s pretty big news. More »
SoCal Ta-Ta Rally Filling Fast
If you don’t sign up soon, fleet members of the recently announced SoCal cruisers’ rally will be waving ‘ta-ta’ without you. Dubbed the SoCal Ta-Ta, this first-ever Santa Barbara-to-Catalina rally is slated to take place September 9-16, with an itinerary that zig-zags between the SoCal coast and the Channel Islands. More »
Full Moon Reading Material
The June edition of Latitude 38 has just rolled off the presses and is now being distributed all along the West Coast — just in time for weekend reading. So pick up a copy at your favorite marine business and check out all the latest sailing news from the Bay Area and beyond. More »
Master Mariners Regatta
Moving like an express train that’s behind schedule, the 82-ft M-class sloop Pursuit roared across the Central Bay toward the Blackaller jibe mark. A true labor of love, she’d spent decades idling in her slip before owner Ron MacAnnan put this 1929 classic back in racing form. More »
Spinnaker Cup Is a Go
Ever since a "stand down" order was put into effect by the U.S. Coast Guard several weeks ago, Bay Area offshore racers have been anxiously awaiting word on the status of the annual Spinnaker Cup, slated to begin today. More »
Tragic Cruiser Drowning
The West Coast sailing community was saddened to learn of the tragic death of longtime cruiser Mark Barger, 64, in a diving accident last week at Isla Espiritu Santo. Formerly of Sausalito, Barger and his wife Kathleen had been sailing together extensively for more than 40 years. More »
Venetians Bid Farewell to AC Action
Last weekend’s Festa Della Sensa was a spectacular capper to an amazing week of AC45 racing and cultural pageantry. The annual festival commemorates “the city’s marriage to the sea,” and is said to draw “millions” of visitors. More »
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