Posts by Andy Turpin
The Quest for La Sirena
Next time you’re in San Blas, stop in to Billy Bob’s and pay your respects to the last remnants of a grand old San Francisco ‘lady’.
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After many years of hearing about his customers’ adventures south of the border, Sausalito marine diesel mechanic Tom List is finally getting a taste of the cruising life. More »
Latitude’s Comprehensive Charter Guide
Even if you own your own boat or sail regularly with friends, there are special occasions when you might want to use the services of one of the Greater Bay Area’s many professionally run charter boats. More »
Panama’s Amazing New Ditch
From the visitor center at the Miraflores Locks, travelers check out the nonstop action of international vessels moving from coast to coast. The strip of red dirt seen beyond the ship is being excavated for the new ditch. More »
Zihua Sailfest Gives Young Scholars Hope
For indigenous kids from Zihua’s hillside communities, a day at the beach isn’t all that common. But during Sailfest many of them enjoy beach games with the cruisers and frolicking in the surf of Zihua Bay. More »
SPECIAL REPORT: American Hostages Killed
Scott and Jean Adam, owners of Quest, and crew Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle were killed by Somali pirates this morning.
Quest
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC According to U.S. military sources, American cruisers Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest, and their Seattle guests Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle, were shot and killed yesterday by their Somali captors off the coast of East Africa. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC According to U.S. military sources, American cruisers Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest, and their Seattle guests Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle, were shot and killed yesterday by their Somali captors off the coast of East Africa. More »
Panama Puddle Jump Fiesta
After 13 years of cruising their 50-ft Flying Dutchman Reality eastward — all the way to the Red Sea — Vaughn and Sharon Hampton of San Francisco are ready to cruise the “correct way”: downwind across the Pacific. More »
Latitude 38 Sales Position Open
Latitude 38 is seeking an ambitious advertising sales rep to join our sales team immediately. This is only the second time in 25 years the job has become open.
This is a key position, tailor-made for a sailing enthusiast and sales professional well versed in relationship selling. More »
The Sailing Circus
The family that soars together, smiles together. Life aboard La Loupiote is never dull.
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©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’ve known circumnavigating sailors who’ve replenished their cruising kitties in all sorts of ways — by working at odd jobs ashore, repairing gear for other sailors, playing music in foreign bars . More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’ve known circumnavigating sailors who’ve replenished their cruising kitties in all sorts of ways — by working at odd jobs ashore, repairing gear for other sailors, playing music in foreign bars . More »
Partying with the Puddle Jumpers
Of course they’re all smiling and excited; they’ll soon be setting sail for Tahiti!
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC There’s no doubt about it, the annual migration from the West Coast of the Americas to fabled isles of French Polynesia is about to begin. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC There’s no doubt about it, the annual migration from the West Coast of the Americas to fabled isles of French Polynesia is about to begin. More »
Bond Deal & Parties for Jumpers
You’ll know you’ve arrived in French Polynesia when locals wearing flower garlands paddle out to welcome you.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Veteran cruisers will tell you that the people of French Polynesia are among the friendliest folks in the South Pacific. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Veteran cruisers will tell you that the people of French Polynesia are among the friendliest folks in the South Pacific. More »
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