Posts by John Arndt
Cruising the Delta in 1981
People have been cruising the Delta for longer than 'Latitude' has been around, and In many ways, nothing much has changed.
Circumnavigator Ellen MacArthur Navigating the Circular Economy
Dame Ellen MacArthur retired from professional sailing in 2010 and went on to create the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to promote the circular economy.
Latitude 38 Delivery Driver Wanted
The perfect sailor's job: 29 days off every month! This is a one-day-per-month position to deliver 'Latitude 38' magazines to our San Francisco/Peninsula route.
Transpac 40 Years Ago this Month: 46 Seconds Made the Difference
Where do 46 seconds go over a 2,250-mile race?
Race Week PNW in Anacortes Saddened by Tragedy
A longtime member of the Washington Yacht Club, Greg Mueller was an avid racer in the region.
The Mountain High: Sailing on Scotts Flat Lake
We're always happy when we serendipitously discover sailing at the end of a dusty, mountain bike trail or any other random corner of California.
Will a Split Ring Bring the Mast Down?
We found both a nut and later a split ring just lying on the deck. We glanced around, searching for the devious Friday night beer can racer who might have been trying to undermine our faith in our rig, but found none.
Summer Sailing Starts with Classic San Francisco Bay Breeze
Despite the battles the big boats had with their day on the Bay, we are always reminded it's not the size of the boat that matters but the skills of the sailor.
If at First You Don’t Succeed, Tri, Tri Again
Those who've sailed a Hobie 16 know the feeling. When a quick puff arrived during a jibe the spinnaker filled, the lee bow buried, and suddenly the race was over.
Wednesday Is Hump Day and StFYC Wednesday Night Woodies
If you can't get on a boat, the riprap by the St. Francis YC is a great place to find a comfortable rock, pull out the telephoto lens, and enjoy the show.
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