Posts by Monica Grant
A Boat by any Other Name Sails Just as Sweet
We asked readers to send us their boat names along with a photo — an exercise that turned up these unique (to us) names that we're now sharing with you.
Boat Buyers Beware – Spot the Scams
It's unfortunate, but a fact — there are unscrupulous people who try to take advantage of others through selling or buying a boat. Recently we received a newsletter from BoatUS with some tips on how to avoid boat scams.
October’s Latitude 38 Hot off the Press
October has arrived, and it's an exciting month! Why? The 520th edition of 'Latitude 38' magazine is on the streets, or on its way to your letter box.
Sailing Science Center Volunteers Clean up on Treasure Island
In two hours the crew amassed a truck-load of plastic wrappers, water bottles, Styrofoam containers, discarded metal pieces, fishing line and cigarette butts.
Beware the Side Effects of Cruising in Mexico
How can cruising Mexico possibly have any side effects? You'd be surprised, though they are far from bad.
Sailing: From There to Here and Back Again
The plan was to make it from Seattle to San Francisco nonstop, in five to seven days, depending on the weather.
Australia and New Zealand Say No to Cruisers
Since the early days of global COVID restrictions, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has been appealing to Australian (AUS) and New Zealand (NZ) authorities to secure safe harbors for cruisers during the South Pacific's 2020/21 cyclone season.
Solo Sailor in ICU After Suffering Stroke at Sea
On September 16, solo sailor Glenn Wakefield suffered a massive stroke 10 days into his third attempt at a westabout circumnavigation.
Latitude Hat Winner Found in Sacramento
Golden Tickets are turning up anywhere, and everywhere!
Latitude’s Boat of the Month
In October 1983, we published a 'Boat of the Month' story on the already well-established Santa Cruz 27.
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