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Another Pirate Attack on a Yacht

March 4, 2011
As seven Danish sailors — Jan and Birgit Marie Johansen and their three teenage children Naja, Hjalte, and Rune, along with two unnamed crewmembers — were being transferred yesterday from their Dynamic 43 Ing to a larger ship loaded with others kidnapped by Somali pirates, a couple on the Dutch-flagged yacht Capricorn were saved from a similar fate by a private Dutch security firm. More »

A Soggy Start to Spring

March 2, 2011
March made like a lion last night, sending a roaring front through the Bay Area that had the halyards slapping. Hopefully you made it to your local marina, yacht club or chandlery in time to pick up the March issue of Latitude 38 — which hit the usual Bay Area spots earlier in the day — to keep your mind off the weather. More »
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Pirates Kidnap Seven Danish Cruisers

February 28, 2011
On February 24, just two days after Somali pirates murdered Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest and their Seattle crew Robert Riggle and Phyllis Macay, pirates have reportedly captured the 43-ft Danish-flagged Ing with a family of five — including two boys and a girl aged 12, 14 and 16 — and two crewmembers. More »

How Much to TransPac

February 25, 2011
John Kilroy Jr.’s TP 52 Samba Pa Ti frolicking in the Molokai channel on the way to the overall win in the ’09 TransPac. Ever wonder what the entry fee for one of the world’s oldest ocean races is? More »

Let It Snow

The frigid front sweeping down from the Arctic has caused Bay Area residents to hold their breath in anticipation all week. Forecasters have been understandably vague about the likelihood of snow sticking at sea level, but it’s made for interesting conversation on the docks. More »

Sailing Isn’t Just for the Rich

February 23, 2011
Recent sailing convert Monica Bland shared her views on the sport on KQED radio today (just press play to hear them). Couldn’t have said it better ourselves! In addition to great taste in sports, Monica also has excellent taste in reading material! More »

President’s Day Exposed

February 21, 2011
Many of you are reading this today from the comfort of your home because you’re lucky enough to have the day off to celebrate Presidents’ Day. But did you know that "Presidents’ Day" doesn’t really exist? More »

Take What You Can Get

February 18, 2011
Baby, it’s cold outside . . . and it will be all weekend. But the bright spot in the forecast is Sunday, when we’ll have sunny skies and ever-so-slightly warmer temps in the mid-50s. More »

Alleged Cruiser Murderer Arrested

February 16, 2011
Javier Martin is being held on suspicion of murdering American cruiser Don North and French sailor Jean-Pierre Bouahard in Panamanian waters. Panama-Guide.com
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Don Winner of the Panamanian news site Panama-Guide.com More »