Posts by Andy Turpin
Ha-Ha Committee Out of Hibernation
With the coming of spring, creatures of all types emerge from hibernation — including Baja Ha-Ha Rally Committee members. Because the feat of organizing this massive annual event is so exhausting for the staff of its founding sponsor, Latitude 38, employees are strictly forbidden from even uttering the ‘B’ word during the winter months. More »
Puddle Jumpers Reach Marquesas
During much of the year every anchorage in the Marquesas is pretty sleepy. But this month the clearance ports at Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva are abuzz with activity, as Pacific Puddle Jumpers from many nations complete their passages from Mexico, Panama, Ecuador and the U.S. More »
Ha-Ha and Puddle Jump Reunion Tonight
Strictly Sail Pacific is the place to be this weekend — especially tonight, for the Baja Ha-Ha, Pacific Puddle Jump and Delta Doo Dah Reunion Party at 6 p.m. at Booth #329! More »
Kattywampus Lost on South Pacific Reef
We’re sorry to report that the Port Townsend, WA-based Golden Wave 42 Kattywompus was lost earlier this week when she struck a reef on the North Island of New Zealand.
According to an emailed alert from South Pacific cruiser Bob Bechler of the Seattle-based Gulfstar 44 Sisiutl, "Brad Nelson and Linda Attaway were coming into Doubtless Bay across from the town of Mangonui when they hit a reef and lost Kattywompus. More »
Long Overdue Yacht Columbia Arrives
Much to the relief of her crew’s family members, the 45-ft cutter Columbia arrived safely at Coquimbo, Chile, on Sunday — 35 days after her anticipated arrival — thus ending a search that involved hundreds of vessels over thousands of miles of open ocean. More »
Give us your Crew List tips and tales
Although the Crew List is definitely not intended to be a match-making service, occasionally romances do develop. Who knows, you might find yourself rolling in the surf like this pair.
latitude/Andy
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC What the heck is the Crew List? More »
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC What the heck is the Crew List? More »
Search of S/V Columbia Continues
So far, the extensive search for the long-overdue 45-ft steel cutter Columbia has turned up no solid clues as to its fate, but the outpouring of willing assistance has been truly impressive. More »
Seeking Info on Missing Boat and Crew
Relatives of the crew of the 45-ft steel cutter Columbia are desperately seeking info from anyone who may have seen this vessel since her departure from Salinas, Ecuador, on January 16. More »
Ralliers Celebrate Arrival at El Salvador
Claudia and Rogelio ushered the fleet over the bar, insuring that all arrived safely.
Mita Kuuluu
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC How do you attract attention to a hotel and marina complex? More »
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC How do you attract attention to a hotel and marina complex? More »
Tomas and Ului Pose Double Threat
Commercial ships will have to pick their courses carefully this week, with both Ului (left) and Tomas creating havoc.
© 2010 MTSAT CIMSS
The weather gods are extraordinarily active in the South Pacific this week, with major cyclones Tomas (a category 4) and Ului (a category 5) simultaneously battering different island groups. More »
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