Posts by Christine Weaver
Maritime Heroes Among Us
Old Pulteney and US Sailing have teamed up to honor men and women in sailing communities around the country for their outstanding humanitarian achievements. The Maritime Heroes Award recognizes those who are making significant contributions to volunteer, educate, advocate or simply encourage others to explore the sport. More »
Turmoil in Transat Jacques Vabre
Hugo Boss, not looking so boss after rolling and dismasting in the Transat Jacques Vabre.
© 2015 Salvamento Maritimo
Taking place in the fall and sailing through the often-treacherous Bay of Biscay and across the Atlantic Ocean, the doublehanded Transat Jacques Vabre has long been known as one of ocean racing’s most challenging — and sometimes destructive — races. More »
Midwinters (and More) Preview
Who wants to race on Halloween? Tiburon YC, that’s who. Usually TYC’s Red Rock Regatta conflicts with RYC’s Great Pumpkin, but not this year. On Sunday, Island YC will kick off November and wrap up Latitude 38’s unofficial Women’s Circuit with the triplehanded Jack & Jill + 1. More »
November Issue Out Now
A cornucopia of sailing stories awaits you inside the cover of Latitude 38’s November issue.
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©Latitude 38 Media, LLC When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may the November issue of Latitude 38 be yours on Halloween! More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may the November issue of Latitude 38 be yours on Halloween! More »
Sailing Grants Deadline Nears
The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation may be based in England, but its reach is global. Sailing nonprofits from around the world are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £10,000, which converts to $15,300 in US dollars. More »
Merlin Comes Home
The legendary ocean racer Merlin is coming home to Santa Cruz. Her designer, builder and original owner, Bill Lee, has bought her back. Her canting keel (a modern modification) is history. More »
We Built a Ship Premieres
The premiere of We Built a Ship (part 1 of 3) will be screened at the Lark Theater in downtown Larkspur this Wednesday evening.
The doors will open at 7:40, the film will begin at 8 p.m., More »
The doors will open at 7:40, the film will begin at 8 p.m., More »
Transat Jacques Vabre Preview
Skipper Jean-Pierre Dick and co-skipper Fabien Delahaye’s IMOCA 60 St. Michel-Virbac trains for the Transat Jacques Vabre.
© Yvan Zedda
The biennial Transat Jacques Vabre — one of the most prestigious shorthanded ocean races in the world — will begin its 12th edition on Saturday in Le Havre, France, bound for Itajaí, Brazil. More »
Artemis Overcomes Adversity at ACWS
Artemis Racing celebrated their unlikely regatta win on Sunday in Bermuda.
© Ricardo Pinto / ACEA
In the final regatta of the 2015 Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Bermuda over the weekend, Artemis Racing grabbed the spotlight with an epic comeback story on Sunday. More »
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