Posts by John Riise
Where Are They Now? Sailors Changing Latitudes
By the time their stories appear on these pages, the sailors who wrote them are often many miles and oceans away on further adventures.
The Strange Journey of the Formosa 51 ‘Fair Seas’
In June we asked readers for help in reconstructing the history of Fair Seas, a Formosa 51 that became the centerpiece of a restaurant in Tonga.
Performance Art — The Creation of ‘C³’
One of the most unique boats to sail the Bay in recent years is Charles Ray's 60-ft 'C³' ("C cubed"). Part catboat, part "Batboat," part performance art.
The Kraken: Raising the Bar in the South Pacific
When Jim and Pam Yares of the Catana 472 'Roam' walked into a bar named The Kraken in Neifu, Vava’u, Tonga, they found a big old Formosa 51 anchored firmly inside.
Mexican Tall Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge Leaving Two Dead
The Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc drifted backward under the Brooklyn Bridge, snapping off all three of her topmasts and killing two crew.
‘Bayesian’ Salvage Begins
Operations began on Sunday to raise 'Bayesian', the 183-ft Perini Navi sloop that sank during a storm on August 19, 2024.
Commodore Tompkins on the Move Again
Commodore Tompkins left in February on another voyage aboard 'Flashgirl'.
Catching Up With Sailors Cruising the Latitudes
Lots of folks come and go in the 'Changes in Latitudes' column every year. Here's a look at what a few of our 2024 'Changes' contributors are up to these days.
Navy Destroyer USS ‘Stewart’ Lies Below Your Keel off Point Reyes
An interesting sea story "resurfaced" recently after the discovery of the sunken Navy destroyer USS 'Stewart' off Point Reyes.
Going to Mexico Later This Year? Practice Your Dinghy Beach Landings First
Nobody should underestimate the power of waves — even two-footers — to do harm. They can flip or roll inflatables.
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