Posts by John Arndt
Dreaming of a White Christmas
It can be hard to understand why some would choose to sail north until you see the raw beauty of the anchorages. Yes, it's cold, but if you're looking to get away from it all, this is the way to succeed.
Spinsheet Happy Hour: “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere ….”
"It's 5 o'clock somewhere..." Join Spinsheet's Zoom Happy Hour today at 2 p.m. and meet the sailing press. BYO Mai Tai!
How Did You Score in December’s Max Ebb Rules Quiz?
In the December issue of Latitude 38, Max Ebb and Lee Helm debated sailing rules as they appear in the new 2021 rule book. Did you take the quiz?
West Coast Tide Corrections: Are They Correct?
What creates the anomaly in the time progression of West Coast tides?
Long Beach Marinas Leave Good Impression
We recently bought a 1989 Sabre 38 MkII in Long Beach, and with the arrival of Thanksgiving, we decided to take our pod south for the weekend to get to know the boat and the Long Beach area.
What Kind of Navy Ship Visited San Francisco Bay Recently?
What is this mystery Navy ship and why did it appear in San Francisco Bay recently?
The Ins and Outs of Frozen Thru-Hulls
Do you rotate all your thru-hulls regularly? How do you get frozen thru-hulls unstuck? Do you just replace them?
The Latest America’s Cup News
The first racing between the teams will be the Prada America's Cup World Series Auckland and Christmas Race coming up on December 17-20.
Catalina Yachts Announces Loss of CEO Frank W. Butler
Frank Willis Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Catalina Yachts, passed away on November 15, 2020, in Westlake Village, CA.
Taking a Sailing Break on San Francisco Bay
We had about as beautiful a weekend as one could hope for in the middle of November for sailing on San Francisco Bay. Saturday provided good breezes.
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