Posts by John Arndt
Islander 36 ‘Geja’ Preparing to Welcome New Torch Bearer in Med.
The storied Med. cruiser, the Islander 36 'Geja', is sailing through her last summer with current owner Andrew Vik, who says he's finally ready to pass the torch.
Mexico’s Cummins Cup Hosts Hobie 16s for 25 Years
Sailing in Mexico is not all about cruising. There's lots of racing, including Hobie Cats at the Cummins Cup.
Tropical Storm Ernesto Becomes Hurricane Ernesto
The latest from the 2024 hurricane season.
Another Circumnavigation Race — The McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025
Another circumnavigation race gets set to launch in February.
Hurricane Debby and Pacific Ocean Hurricanes
Sometimes we lament how cold the water is along the California coast, though that is precisely what protects us from hurricanes like Debby, now hitting Florida, or those now crossing the Pacific.
Short Sightings — Encinal Regatta, Angel Island, Oakland Estuary
News from the Bay and waterfront.
Sailing to Catalina Island — The Great Escape Close to Home
A sailing "voyage of discovery" is often what you discover on the inside.
Harbormaster Brian Nelson Welcomes You to Monterey Bay
Monterey Marina is one place of many where you can find a copy of 'Latitude 38' on the Monterey Bay waterfront.
Merit 25s and the Photo of the Week From Sequoia Yacht Club
Merit 25s have been around since 1978 and are still active on the Bay.
Shark Collision Turns Back One of Five Boats Returning From Pacific Cup
Most of the fleet is shifting gears into trade-wind sailing, though a few unfortunate boats have had to return to the California coast.
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