Posts by Christine Weaver
News from US Sailing and the National Sailing Hall of Fame
US Sailing has updated the Safety at Sea certificate requirements and expiration dates in response to the pandemic.
Updates from Latitude’s Racing Desk
Corinthian Yacht Club (the one in Tiburon) says they're "slowly creeping back!" They invite racers to "Gear up for Valentine's Day with a vaguely heart-shaped pursuit race."
- General Sailing
- Racing
- Latitude 38 Magazine
- Maritime History
- America's Cup
- West Coast Sailing
- Northern California Racing
Jim DeWitt, Prolific and Talented Sailing Artist
In the February issue of Latitude 38, we profiled the sailor, retired sailmaker and not-retired-yet artist Jim DeWitt. We're sharing more images of them here.
Eight Bells for Solo Sailor Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook's obituary in the New York Times didn't mention that Hal did the SSS race to Kauai in 1980.
Singlehanded Sailor Whitall Stokes Departs Chile
The quest of a sailing record for Californian Whitall Stokes and his Open 50 Sparrow may be history, but they still have to get home. Whitall checked in with stories about the many repairs needed and the final countdown to departure from Puerto Williams, Chile.
Purple Tier a Green Light for Some (Adjusted) Regattas
With California's Regional Stay at Home orders lifted and helpful new guidelines from the Yacht Racing Association, regattas can resume. But race organizers are having to make some adjustments…
American Magic Eliminated in Prada Cup Semifinals
“We just opened the door and they took the opportunity and walked right through it,” said American Magic's Terry Hutchinson.
A Hero’s Welcome in the Vendée Globe
The frontrunners in the Vendée Globe have returned to a hero’s welcome in France. In an unprecedented series of events, the third boat to finish has been declared the winner.
Britannia Rules as Prada Cup Selection Series Ends
Here come the British! It was all on the line for at least one more time as they faced off against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli for a final weekend shootout.
Close to Finish, Vendée Globe Still Wide Open
In the ninth edition of the solo Vendée Globe, it’s still a dead heat at the head of the pack, with yet another skipper attempting to stake his claim to victory.
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