Posts by Monica Grant
Give the Best Sailors’ Gift Ever — Latitude 38 Delivered Each Month
The perfect gift for sailors, and one that will last all year!
Good Jibes #70: Jack van Ommen’s ‘Lost on a Cuban Reef’ (Verbatim)
At 85, Jack van Ommen has spent more than 20 years living on his boat, and sailing the world alone. In this episode you will hear the story of Jack's third shipwreck.
What a Croc! Or Is It?
How often do you think about the creatures that may be lurking beneath your boat while you're out at sea, or in the Bay, or even docked at the marina?
Was This My Worst Day in 55 Years of Sailing?
While contesting a friendly charity race, Richard Spindler experienced what he thought could very well have been his worst-ever day of sailing.
Untethered: A Rite of Passage During the Spinnaker Cup
James Mercer experienced his rite of passage during the Spinnaker Cup, in conditions that were less than favorable.
Westwind Yacht Management — Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Professional yacht care with personal service.
Latitude 38’s Online Bookstore Is Open
Plan ahead this Holiday season. There's something for every sailor at the Latitude 38 Online Bookstore.
Latitude 38’s In-Person Office Christmas Party Ruled
Our first "Office Christmas Party" in three years!
Good Jibes #69: Clear the Decks, Batten the Hatches! Get Storm Ready (Verbatim)
After October 2021's "Atmospheric Bomb" storm Mary SwiftSwan spoke with the USCG and various harbormasters to survey the aftermath along the Bay Area's waterfront, which included 18 boats destroyed or reported with damage.
The SS ‘Pacific’ Sank, But What Happened to the S/V ‘Orpheus’?
When two ships collide, it's unlikely there will be no damage. In this case, while one sank, the other sailed on. Until…
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