Posts by Andy Turpin
Cruisers at the Crossroads
Every year between February and May roughly 400 cruising boats from all over the world head west from Panama to French Polynesia. Some are in the early stages of a circumnavigation and some are in the latter stages, while others are setting off on a Pacific circuit where they’ll eventually circle back to homeports in the Pacific Northwest or along the California coast. More »
AC World Series Dates in Flux
Before you block vacation time or book flight reservations in order to watch the San Francisco edition of the America’s Cup World Series this summer, be aware that the tour dates are in a state of flux. More »
Pacific Puddle Jumpers Prepare to Head West
If you were to set sail from the West Coast and voyage around the world via the tropics, the largest patch of open water you’d have to face would be the first: the 3,000-mile crossing from the Coast to French Polynesia. More »
Right Boat for the Job
Most sailors wouldn’t dream of sailing from Puget Sound to San Francisco in the middle of winter. But most sailors wouldn’t be sailing a bulletproof 64-ft steel cutter along that route, which had already proven its seaworthiness during an entire circumnavigation of the Americas. More »
Consistently Inconsistent
As much as we love Mexico, we have to say enforcement of its immigration policies often tends to be inconsistent from port to port — and sometimes from month to month. More »
Zihua Shows Its Spirit
These happy young scholars caught a ride aboard the Seattle-based steel schooner Patricia Belle during the annual parade of sail.
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Praised by the state secretary of education as the most successful educational fundraiser in the state of Guerrero, Zihuatanejo’s 11th annual Sailfest, which concluded last weekend, raised just under $36,000 USD, all of which will go to enhance educational opportunities for local kids. More »
Get the Scoop on Islands of the Bay
"Did you know that there are 48 Islands in San Francisco Bay?" asks photojournalist James Martin. "Each one has a distinct flavor complete with unique wildlife and views." If that subject peaks your interest, we suggest you attend Martin’s slide show and lecture tonight at the Tiburon’s Corinthian YC (doors 6:30 p.m.; More »
Big City Serenity
Although shoreside temperatures may be lower in winter, you really don’t have to bundle up any more than during summer, as winds are lighter and wind chill is less.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Even if they never actually get out on the water, most Bay Area residents would probably agree that simply looking out across the Bay from surrounding waterfronts, or looking down on it from any of the bridges that span it, enhances the quality of their lives. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Even if they never actually get out on the water, most Bay Area residents would probably agree that simply looking out across the Bay from surrounding waterfronts, or looking down on it from any of the bridges that span it, enhances the quality of their lives. More »
Locked in at St. Katherine’s
Since arriving in Western Europe, Pacific Star has found berthage at a variety of idyllic locations, such as this waterfront berth at Honfleur, France, at the confluence of the tidal Seine and the English Channel on the Normandy coast. More »
New Free App Reveals Bay Currents
Understanding Bay currents can give racers a huge advantage in developing winning strategies, especially during long, complex races like the recent Three Bridge Fiasco.
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©2012 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Bay Area sailors who own smart phones and tablets have been using tide apps for years. More »
©2012 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Bay Area sailors who own smart phones and tablets have been using tide apps for years. More »
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