Posts by Andy Turpin
Spotlight on Southern Cal Cruising
Although we’ve sailed along parts of the Southern California coast more times than we can count, we don’t claim to be experts on all aspects of cruising there. So we’re asking you, our loyal readers, to share your tips and insights on exploring both the Channel Islands and the Southern California coast — especially if you’ve chartered a boat to do so. More »
In Celebration of the Big Jump
Are these sailors smiling because they’re finally on dry land or because they’re among like-minded friends? All of the above. Pictured are sailors from Britannia, Ceilydh, C’est si Bon, Dilligaf, Hadar, Inca, Moondance, Pegasus 7, Piko, Slow Dance, Songline, Sudden Stops Necessary, and Whatcha Gonna Do. More »
Ha-Ha 18 Registration Begins Today!
And they’re off! On cue, the breeze kicked in just before the 11 a.m. start of last year’s rally off Point Loma.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC It always amazes us how many sailors seem to be champing at the bit for May to roll around so they can sign up for the Baja Ha-Ha cruising rally. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC It always amazes us how many sailors seem to be champing at the bit for May to roll around so they can sign up for the Baja Ha-Ha cruising rally. More »
Where Were You on Opening Day?
When the sun is shining and the breeze is up, it’s easy to make new converts to the sport of sailing.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "Yee-hah, we’re having some fun now!" More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "Yee-hah, we’re having some fun now!" More »
What Ever Happened to Pedro Miguel?
If docks could talk, this one would tell us about the hundreds of international cruisers who once took respite at the Pedro Miguel Boat Club.
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©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC After operating for nearly 70 years as a favorite stopover for world cruisers transiting the Panama Canal, the nonprofit Pedro Miquel Boat Club was forcibly closed down several years ago by the Panama Canal Authority. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC After operating for nearly 70 years as a favorite stopover for world cruisers transiting the Panama Canal, the nonprofit Pedro Miquel Boat Club was forcibly closed down several years ago by the Panama Canal Authority. More »
Proposal at Honeymoon Cove
The Sea of Cortez holds a wealth of magical anchorages where life in the mainstream seems a million miles away.
Sterling
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "After six months at sea on a 34-ft boat, I knew Byron was the only man for me," says Sausalito-based sailor Jessica Allen, who grew up around the famous racer Imp, owned by her uncle, Dave Allen. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "After six months at sea on a 34-ft boat, I knew Byron was the only man for me," says Sausalito-based sailor Jessica Allen, who grew up around the famous racer Imp, owned by her uncle, Dave Allen. More »
Doesn’t Everyone Read Latitude?
We sometimes describe our publication as a "regional magazine that’s outgrown its regionality," as Latitude 38 is now read by a dedicated tribe of sailing news junkies all over the world. More »
Latitude Cruisers Celebrate at Strictly Sail
Latitude 38’s Associate Publisher, John Arndt, performing the fireman’s carry on Crissy Fields while scampering away with a keg of suds at the close of Strictly Sail yesterday.
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©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s all over but paying off the credit card bills. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s all over but paying off the credit card bills. More »
Pirate Negotiator Captured by Feds
According to a Wall Street Journal report yesterday, the U.S. has taken a bold step in combating Somali piracy. Earlier this month, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents entered Somali territory and, with cooperation from local government authorities, tracked down and arrested Mohammad Shibin, 50, a key player in the kidnapping saga of American cruisers Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest, and their guests Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle of Seattle. More »
Why is This Crew Smiling?
Why is this crew smiling? Because they’re headed to the sunny isles of Tahiti with the 2011 Pacific Puddle Jump fleet aboard the fast, comfy MacGregor 65 Braveheart.
“Oh yeah, goin’ to Tahiti!” More »
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