Posts by John Arndt
Eyewitness Reports on Cyclone Yasa’s Fury
The category 5 cyclone Yasa was originally predicted to go right over the main island of Viti Levu — meaning Vuda Marina and Port Denarau — and would have affected most of the cruising boats in the area.
America’s Cup: Place Your Bets
The results are in from the first two days of the Prada America's Cup World Series Auckland. New York Yacht Club's American Magic and Emirates Team New Zealand are tied…
Prada America’s Cup World Series Starts ‘Today’
The Prada America’s Cup World Series Auckland and the Prada Christmas Race run from December 17 to December 20, meaning the racing starts this evening at 9 p.m. on the West Coast of the US.
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.
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?
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!
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?
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