Posts by LaDonna
More on the Spill
Someone braved the oil yesterday: Del Olsen took his new International Canoe on her maiden voyage near the Richmond YC yesterday.
Richmond YC
©2007 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It seems most boaters stayed off the water this weekend — some by choice, some because their marinas were boomed off — which undoubtedly helped oil recovery efforts. More »
©2007 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It seems most boaters stayed off the water this weekend — some by choice, some because their marinas were boomed off — which undoubtedly helped oil recovery efforts. More »
33rd America’s Cup Race Dates Set
Moving forward as if there was no lawsuit pending, America’s Cup Management announced yesterday that the 33rd America’s Cup will start July 18, 2009 in Valencia, Spain.
They also revealed some new regulations — such as limiting competitors’ costs by banning two-boat testing, introducing ‘no sail’ periods and restricting the number of sails competitors can have — as well as more details on on the new AC90 class: The boats will be 90 feet long with a 21-ft draft and 17-ft beam. More »
Special Edition: Massive Oil Spill on San Francisco Bay
The Cosco Busan had a 160-ft gash torn into her side yesterday morning when she hit the Bay Bridge.
USCG
©2007 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Yesterday at 8:30 in the morning, the 810-ft container ship Cosco Busan was leaving Oakland for Pusan, South Korea in dense fog when it sideswiped the Bay Bridge, tearing an enormous 160-ft-long gash in its side. More »
©2007 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Yesterday at 8:30 in the morning, the 810-ft container ship Cosco Busan was leaving Oakland for Pusan, South Korea in dense fog when it sideswiped the Bay Bridge, tearing an enormous 160-ft-long gash in its side. More »
Sailboat Thefts
While Johnny Depp is charming as Captain Jack Sparrow, he may be having a bad influence on Florida’s thieves. For some as yet unknown reason, 35-year-old Daniel Johns thought it would be a good idea to steal Robert Caco’s Morgan Out Islander 41 Segue from its slip near Naples. More »
Big Brother Run Amok
We knew sailors were an opinionated bunch but you guys really had some things to say regarding Monday’s report that Homeland Security wants to initiate bomb searches on rec boats:
"This administration is doing everything it can to create a police state, using the pretext of protecting us from terrorism. More »
Daysailor or Terrorist Threat?
In an effort to step up national security, Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff announced plans last month for a new anti-terrorism initiative that would screen and inspect small recreational boats for bombs. More »
Mystery Solved
In the August 10 edition of ‘Lectronic we wondered about the origins of a ‘Mystery Boat’ washed up on an outer island of the Marshalls. We received several colorful theories which we ran in November’s Loose Lips. More »
Fireboat Tiburon Christened Saturday
Ken Royal christens the new fireboat Tiburon with pride. Royal has been an integral part of the creation of this high-powered jet catamaran.
latitude/Annie
©2007 Latitude 38 Media, LLC A new 35-ft fireboat for the Bay was christened over the weekend at San Francisco YC in Tiburon. More »
©2007 Latitude 38 Media, LLC A new 35-ft fireboat for the Bay was christened over the weekend at San Francisco YC in Tiburon. More »
Latitude 38 Hits the Streets Tomorrow
After you wake up from your sugar coma tomorrow, be sure to hit your local chandlery, yacht club or marina and pick up the November issue of Latitude 38. You’ll find everything from a diesel maintenance article to Part One of our annual Season Champs homage. More »
Two Circumnavigators Check In
We received reports this week from two intrepid singlehanding circumnavigators: Jeanne Socrates aboard her Najad 36 Nereida and Mike Harker on his Hunter 49 Wanderlust III. Both left Cocos Keeling within days of each other on their way to Mauritius and appear to be within spitting distance. More »
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