Posts by John Arndt
Winter Solstice Starts the Countdown to Summer Sailing
As the world turns: we're all about to complete another lap of the sun on the good ship 'Earth' with tomorrow's winter solstice leading the way.
The Conflicting Interests Spinning in the Oakland Estuary Turning Basin
Plans to dredge the Oakland Estuary's inner and outer turning basins in order to accommodate larger ships faces conflicting environmental and economic interests.
Ho Ho Ho Holiday Mail
Help keep your friends and family happy and sailing long beyond the holidays.
Richmond Yacht Club Member John Arnold Starts Leg 4 of the Clipper Race Today
The 40,000-mile Clipper Yacht Race started in England in September. The fleet is currently in Fremantle and starting its fourth leg today.
All I Want for Christmas …
Would you like a a new Whitehall or a new home? There's lots to explore for 2024 in the 'Latitude 38' 'Classy Classifieds.'
Tales of Heading South in December ‘Cruise Notes’
Generally, cruisers are trying to "get away from it all." We keep up with them in 'Changes in Latitudes.'
Celebrating the Printing Press During the Holidays
The pages that roll off a printing press are a simple gift that will show up twelve times a year with one thoughtful transaction.
Trophy Season: PICYA Yachtsman of the Year
How the heck did this happen? We were just minding our business while trying to get the whole world sailing on a single day when an award popped up.
Wosser Trophies Are Trophies We Don’t Deserve
Just like in the Comstock Lode in Nevada, there's still a lot of silver to be won from the 2023 racing season. It's available by reporting the races you've already sailed in 2023.
The America’s Cup World’s “Away” Series
Sailing journalist Mark Reid has covered the America's Cup for years, providing sharp insights into Cup racing and Cup controversies. Here he weighs in on Grant Dalton's decision to host an AC event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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