Posts by Monica Grant
Giant Catamaran ‘Manta’ Prepares to Take on Ocean Plastics
The SeaCleaners has unveiled the Manta, a giant catamaran designed to collect and process large quantities of floating plastic macro-waste at sea.
Replacing the Battery Meter on ‘Sampaguita’
Adjusting the fine-tuning dial and tapping on the face used to get it to work. No longer. The needle made a hard stop at about 11 volts, and I knew this was wrong.
Latitude 38 Logowear Clearance Sale
Shop Latitude 38's Blow Out Sale and grab a bargain, or three!
Salty News from SCBC, a Golden Ticket Winner, and a Happy Sailor
New docks, a new boat, a new Latitude 38 hat! What a great start to the new year!
Don’t Miss the Classy Classified Deadline, February 15
Our deadline for the March issue is quickly approaching, get your ad in by this Monday, February 15th at 5 p.m. to see it in print as well as on our new website.
Caption Contest(!)
Here is your February Caption Contest(!). Remember to check next month's Loose Lips for the winner.
Boater Survey Findings and a Safety Course
Discover the findings of a USCG boater survey, and sign up for a boater safety course — both are interesting and helpful.
Oil Spill at Chevron Long Wharf
We just got word from Richmond Yacht Club that there's been an oil spill at the Chevron Long Wharf just south of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Big Ships to Small Boats, Many Volunteers Make Light Work
Spaulding Marine Center has received DAS accreditation for its marine-technician apprenticeship program, Boatworks 101, and is seeking volunteers for The Pelican Project.
Was Popeye the Sailor Man Based on a Real Person?
Do you remember Popeye the Sailor Man comic strips and cartoons? In recent months we've noticed a circulating Facebook post that says Popeye was based on a real person.
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