Posts by LaDonna
Check Out the June Latitude
As you read this, the June issue of Latitude 38 is making its way around the Bay Area and beyond. Pay special attention to the cover, featuring Zamazaan in May’s Great Vallejo Race, then turn to page 85 to see the cover we almost ran. More »
BAADS Motors Recovered
BAADS offers sailing opportunites to those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy the sport.
© Dwayne Newton
There’s a special place in hell for those who steal from agencies dedicated to doing good, and some thieves got an express ticket south when they stole all five outboard motors from chase boats for the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors. More »
Dad to the Rescue!
All parents will agree that embarrassing their kids (in a good natured way, of course) is one of the great joys of parenthood. Giving your teenage son a big hug in front of his friends, showing silly baby pictures to his prom date, towing his new-to-him powerboat behind your small sailboat . More »
Animal Crew Rescue Bridge Jumper
Just minutes after taking this photo, Hilary Walecka saw something fall from the Bridge, and a boring delivery trip turned exciting pretty fast. “It was totally lucky we were right there,” she says. More »
Caption Contest Winner
In Monday’s ‘Lectronic Latitude, we ran a caption contest for the photo below. We got tons of funny suggestions, with many referring to Indiana Jones — references which were sadly lost on the Publisher as he’s never seen those movies (what?!). More »
Latitude 38 Caption Contest
This is a photo in desperate need of a caption. The best one (chosen by Latitude 38 editors) will win a Latitude hat in honor of the photo!
UPDATE: We have a winner! More »
Nereida Crosses the Equator
Been wondering about Jeanne Socrates, 70, who’s on her third attempt at a nonstop solo circumnavigation? The intrepid British grandmother left Victoria, BC, on October 22 aboard her Najad 380 Nereida and is now on the final leg of her voyage, having crossed the equator on Friday. More »
Doo Dah Party Tonight
If you’re planning a trip up to the Delta this summer — on your own or with your yacht club — be sure to register for the Delta Doo Dah DIY. More »
AYSF Capsizes AC45
While Great Vallejo Race participants were waiting out a light wind postponement for the return trip on Sunday, the young guns of the American Youth Sailing Force were pushing themselves to the limit on the Bay, resulting in the first AC45 capsize for the team. More »
Gary Jobson Talks AC at OYC
Winning AC crew, author and national sailing commentator Gary Jobson is slated to speak at Oakland YC in Alameda on May 18. Jobson will offer his views on the America’s Cup in a talk called ‘Who Looks Strong and Why’. More »
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