Posts by Andy Turpin
Bargain-Boat Cruising
Who says you have to be old and gray – or have a $500,000 yacht – to go cruising? Zachary Lough (front) and these other young cruisers opted to take the fast track into the cruising life by sacrificing creature comforts. More »
The Fold, Truck and Sail Plan
As we often point out, you don’t need a million-dollar yacht to access the much-envied lifestyle of international cruising. As witnessed during the recent Baja Ha-Ha rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, just about any boat built and equipped for offshore sailing can take you to the same idyllic anchorages. More »
Right Hat for the Job
Gary adapted easily to the stress-free life in Tonga’s archipelagos. Not only do his bushy beard and pipe fit the laidback cruiser image, but his cap is definitely apropos.
Lardo
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC You might say the next best thing to going cruising on your own boat is having good friends who will invite you to join them while cruising. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC You might say the next best thing to going cruising on your own boat is having good friends who will invite you to join them while cruising. More »
A Kiss Ain’t Just a Kiss
This year’s most sensational smoochers were Bill and ShantiAna Bartlett of the Alameda-based Columbia 39 ShantiAna.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Each year, the Baja Ha-Ha rally’s Cabo San Lucas beach party ends with a guaranteed crowd-pleaser: the notorious From Here to Eternity kissing contest. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Each year, the Baja Ha-Ha rally’s Cabo San Lucas beach party ends with a guaranteed crowd-pleaser: the notorious From Here to Eternity kissing contest. More »
The Memories Linger
As we write this, most fleet members of the Baja Ha-Ha XVIII cruising rally have left Cabo San Lucas in their wakes, as the event ended with a raucous awards ceremony Saturday night (generously hosted by Marina Cabo San Lucas). More »
Ha-Ha Fleet Reaches Cabo
This unusual folding cat was trucked from Wyoming for the San Diego start. Aptly named Cat 2 Fold, she was looking good at the start of Leg 2.
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©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC There are dozens of reasons why sailors from all along the West Coast and beyond join the Baja Ha-Ha rally each year. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC There are dozens of reasons why sailors from all along the West Coast and beyond join the Baja Ha-Ha rally each year. More »
Ha-Ha Fleet Relaxes in Turtle Bay
The Alameda-based Tayana 47 Oceanaire was looking good flying twin blue headsails on the approach to Turtle Bay.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Over the past two days, the Baja Ha-Ha XVIII fleet arrived at the small fishing town of Bahia Tortugas (Turtle Bay), where they received an exceedingly warm welcome from the local population, as is always the case. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Over the past two days, the Baja Ha-Ha XVIII fleet arrived at the small fishing town of Bahia Tortugas (Turtle Bay), where they received an exceedingly warm welcome from the local population, as is always the case. More »
Baja Ha-Ha 18 Heads South
“Party like a Roman!” Many crews picked a theme to show their unity.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Despite gloomy gray skies, the 137-boat Baja Ha-Ha XVIII rally fleet headed south with boundless enthusiasm. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Despite gloomy gray skies, the 137-boat Baja Ha-Ha XVIII rally fleet headed south with boundless enthusiasm. More »
Baja Ha-Ha Send-Off Parade
You’re invited to escort more than 160 sailboats out San Diego Bay on Monday morning for the cruise of a lifetime, celebrating the 18th annual Baja Ha-Ha rally.
9:00-9:30 a.m. — South Bay boats pass city en route to Harbor Island. More »
Quantum Leap Rescue Caught on Video
As reported last Wednesday, Washington state-based sailor Phillip Johnson, 62, and two crewmen were rescued 600 miles off Hawaii by staff of the 815-ft cruise ship Celebrity Century.
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