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Posts by Christine Weaver

Joyon’s Jules Verne Program

June 8, 2015
Francis Joyon has held the solo round-the-world record since 2008, and now the 59-year-old Frenchman is about to attempt what would be a historic double in the history of ocean racing. More »

Daring Delta Ditch Run

This stately and well-mannered parade of Moore 24s was not the norm in the 25th Delta Ditch Run on Saturday.  latitude/Chris
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you asked the question, "How was the Delta Ditch Run?" More »

Artemis Plans Move to Bermuda

June 5, 2015
Artemis Racing’s AC45 Turbo training in Bermuda. Artemis Racing
©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC Artemis Racing confirmed yesterday that their America’s Cup team will move from one former naval base to another. More »

Tiburon YC Hits the Big Five-0

June 1, 2015
All the cool kids made the scene at TYC’s big birthday bash. © Jon Price The members of Tiburon Yacht Club, which is located on the east side of Marin County’s Tiburon Peninsula in the waterfront development of Paradise Cay, celebrated their 50th birthday on Saturday night. More »

June Issue Is Out

May 29, 2015
May’s not even over, and yet the June issue of Latitude 38 is already here. Riding in trucks around San Francisco Bay today, the hot stacks of magazines will be found at the usual places. More »

Barker Goes to Japanese AC Team

May 22, 2015
Dean Barker dons new team colors in Bermuda. © SoftBank Team Japan Kiwi Dean Barker, who was dumped as skipper for Emirates Team New Zealand in February, has been picked up by the America’s Cup Japanese challenger, SoftBank Team Japan. More »

Delta Doo Dah Kickoff

May 18, 2015
The ever-evolving Delta Doo Dah kicked off on Saturday night at Richmond Yacht Club. The cruising rally to where it’s warm — inland — has always enjoyed strong support from marinas along the way, but this year the event has teamed up with RYC and Stockton Sailing Club in particular to facilitate the voyage to Northern California’s backyard cruising ground. More »

Volvo Ocean Race in the USA

The crowd on land watching one of the Pro-Am Races. "There were hundreds of spectator boats and more than 20,000 people cheering from shore," said Cherie Sogsti of San Diego. "I’m so glad we flew across the country to feel the excitement." More »

Kicking Off Delta Doo Dah 7

May 15, 2015
We’ll be kicking off the 2015 Delta Doo Dah this Saturday evening, May 16, with a party and Delta Cruising Seminar hosted by Richmond YC from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The bar will be open (cash only) and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be available. More »

Race to the Forbidden Island

May 11, 2015
The Havana Challenge, a 90-mile race for Hobie 16 beach cats, got the official okay in April. The two-person catamarans will cross to Cuba where the Americans will challenge the Cuban Olympic Sailing Team and the Cuban National Sailing Team, explore the long-forbidden Caribbean island, participate in a cultural exchange — and then race home to Key West. More »