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Posts by Andy Turpin

Marvelous Mid-Pacific Rendezvous

June 29, 2011
While local drummers hail his arrival, Kristor Bowman of the San Francisco-based CS 36 Britannia crosses the finish line at the entrance to Opunohu Bay with the aid of his ‘borrowed’ adolescent crewman Harrison Mitgang off the F/P 48 catamaran Watcha Gonna Do. More »

Determined to Ha-Ha

June 27, 2011
During the 17 previous Baja Ha-Ha rallies, entrants have come from all along the West Coast — including many from Alaska — and there have been a few dozen Australians, New Zealanders and Europeans who’ve participated after buying boats on the West Coast. More »

A Sensational Start to Summer

June 20, 2011
Sea Scouts show their spirit aboard their bright red whale boat, that’s normally berthed at the Hyde St. Pier. latitude/Andy
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC For Bay Area sailors, this past weekend was dedicated to celebrating the arrival of summer, and the weather gods couldn’t have provided better conditions to kick off our prime sailing season. More »

How Will You Celebrate Summer Sailstice?

June 17, 2011
How will you spend the Summer Sailstice weekend? Don’t even try to top Loick Peyron’s two-day plan. © 2011 B. Stichelbaut / BPCE As many grade-school scholars know, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere occurs when our old friend Mr. More »

Nav Beacons Destroyed in Turf War

June 15, 2011
The U.S. government has sent its military on some questionable adventures in recent decades, but none so bizarre as the current turf war between Fiji and the Kingdom of Tonga over two tiny submerged atolls called the Minerva Reefs. More »

SPECIAL REPORT: AC 45 Cartwheel

June 14, 2011
The AC34s were showing off for the media yesterday before one of them performed a perfect pitchpole (check out the vid below)! © Oracle Racing / Guilain Grenier A pair of sleek AC 45 cats demonstrated their eye-popping speed and agility yesterday, as a huge contingent of both local and international press looked on from the decks of the replica schooner America. More »
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A-Cup to Promote Local Youth Sailing

June 13, 2011
For several years now, members of a group called GoSailingSF have been quietly working behind the scenes to increase public awareness of sailing opportunities here in the Bay Area, and ultimately to increase participation in sailing on our local waters. More »

New Sailors Earn Their Stripes

June 6, 2011
What did Joel Brand do to deserve a smooch from these lovely ladies? The Cal Sailing instructor helped them improve their sailing skills and increase their self-confidence. © 2011 Paul Kamen To our way of thinking, one of the best things about the sport of sailing is that it is enjoyed by people of all ages, and there’s no reason that newcomers can’t begin their sailing careers in middle age. More »

Thousands to Escape from Alcatraz

June 3, 2011
Any time you go out for a sail on San Francisco Bay there are plenty of potential hazards to watch out for. But if you happen to be heading out early this Sunday, June 5, you’ll have an entirely unique set of obstacles to avoid. More »