Posts by John Arndt
Racing for Personal Best
The recent New York City marathon may have a lesson for sailboat racing and those seeking the ever-elusive ‘fair’ rating rule. Last weekend’s New York Marathon had 50,643 competitors, with the fastest time coming in at a quick 2 hours, 10 minutes and 53 seconds. More »
Two Sides to Waterfront Development
Waterfront development has two sides: water and land. In a philosophical sense, the two sides and competing ideals are growth vs. access. We believe that waterfront developments need more than bike and walking paths. More »
Sailing California Coast in the ’70s, Pt. 2
The following is Part 2 of a dispatch of John Tysell’s sail from San Diego to San Francisco in 1979 (Click here for Part I):
The biggest challenge of my trip from San Diego to San Francisco with my girlfriend Gwynne Crouse was rounding Point Conception, known for strong wind and nasty seas. More »
Baja Ha-Ha Sails South
Gray, light air remained for the first couple of days of the 24th Baja Ha-Ha, as the Navy seemed to escort the fleet out of San Diego Bay.
latitude/Tim
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC Everyone likes a nice breeze for a sail, but when you’re cruising, it’s just not as critical. More »
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC Everyone likes a nice breeze for a sail, but when you’re cruising, it’s just not as critical. More »
Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show
Last year the opening day had rain and 65+ knots of wind. Later dates mean beautiful weather next year. Right?
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©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sail America has announced the dates for the 20th annual Bay Area sailing industry-sponsored boat show. More »
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sail America has announced the dates for the 20th annual Bay Area sailing industry-sponsored boat show. More »
Sailing California’s Coast in the ’70s, Pt. 1
The following is a dispatch from John Tysell.
It was June of 1979, and I had just completed my first long-distance race on my Cal 3-30 Soufriere, a 30-ft sloop I purchased in November 1975 to race on the Bay, and then, in the ocean. More »
24th Annual Baja Ha-Ha Departs
The 750-mile Baja Ha-Ha cruising rally kicked off on Sunday, October 29, under sunny skies in the parking lot of the San Diego West Marine store located near the heart of Shelter Island. More »
San Diego Baja Ha-Ha Parade Monday
Not everyone is going to work on Monday morning the 30th. And maybe you should take a break on Monday too.
Even if you’re not sailing to Mexico, a perfect way to start your week would be to take out your boat on Monday and salute the sailors in the 24th annual Baja Ha-Ha as they cross the starting line off Shelter Island to begin the 10-day cruising rally to Cabo San Lucas. More »
Volvo Ocean and Rolex Middle Sea Races
Aboard Turn the Tide on Plastic at the start of the Volvo Ocean Race in the Med on October 22.
© Jen Edney / Volvo Ocean Race
Leg 1 of the 13th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race began on Sunday in Alicante, Spain, when the fleet of seven Volvo 65 monohulls set off for the lengthened 1,600-plus-mile leg to Lisbon, Portugal. More »
In Praise of Club Racing
Casual club racing brings an alternative style to the normally very competitive and very challenging high-profile sailing events found on San Francisco Bay. These events usually operate quietly in the background of the YRA season, the OYRA season, Rolex Big Boat Series, Etchells Worlds, Express 27 Nationals and an endless number of other events vying to attract significant fleets. More »
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