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Posts by John Arndt

NOAA to Update Marine Charts

March 8, 2017
Ever wonder if your charts are old, outdated or missing new information? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a National Charting Plan last week outlining the agency’s efforts to modernize its entire catalog of nautical charts in the coming years. More »

Having the Time of Their Lives

March 3, 2017
Two Californians traveled to the New York Yacht Club to pick up their reward and recognition for receiving the prestigious US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. Given out since 1961 and sponsored by Rolex since 1980, the awards recognize male and female sailors who have demonstrated on-the-water excellence and superior results at international and/or national events. More »

Pac52 ‘Invisible Hand’ Hits the Bay

February 27, 2017
 Frank Slootman was a happy man after launching, sailing and christening the new Invisible Hand for the debut season of the Pac 52 class.   latitude/John
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC With the mid-February deliver of Frank Slootman’s all-carbon rocket ship Invisible Hand to San Francisco Bay, the dream of building a West Coast Pac52 fleet has taken giant step closer to becoming a reality. More »

Uplifting Gathering of Sailing Talent

February 22, 2017
When racing everyone likes to be on the right side of a lift, and the US Sailing National Sailing Programs Symposium was on the right side. The NSPS, which concluded Saturday, is where passionate sailing program instructors and leaders go to inform and energize their upcoming season. More »

Latitude’s Free Crew-Recruiting Tool

February 1, 2017
While revving up to celebrate Latitude 38 magazine‘s 40th anniversary this spring, we’ve been reflecting on many past adventures of West Coast sailors, as well as unique Latitude offerings such as our long-established Crew List — which aims to connect potential crew with skippers in need. More »

Fake Weather Threatens Midwinters

January 23, 2017
This was the favored tack for Division B on Sunday, misleading some later starters. latitude/John
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Weekend weather forecasts threatened more torrential rains, 40-knot gusts, severe weather and a small craft advisory. More »

New Grand Prix Class to Grace the Bay

January 13, 2017
While some West Coast racing fleets are shrinking, we’re thrilled to announce that a new breed of cutting-edge racing machines will soon be heading our way.  Frank Slootman’s brand-new Pac 52 Invisible Hand was lookin’ good during sea trials in New Zealand.  More »

In Praise of Small Boat Sailors

January 11, 2017
One of the most famous authors ever to emerge from the Bay Area, Jack London had a special reverence for small-boat sailors. © 2017 Jack London Historic Park Renowned Bay Area author and sailor Jack London famously said, "Barring captains and mates of big ships, the small-boat sailor is the real sailor." More »