Posts by Monica Grant
Jack van Ommen Makes the Deal on a New ‘Fleetwood’
Our much-loved friend Jack van Ommen is once again the owner of a new boat.
Santa Cruz Slammed as California Coast Experiences Heavy Surf
The California coast has been slammed by 20-30-foot waves and heavy swells, causing major damage in coastal towns such as Santa Cruz.
Happy Holidays From the Latitude Crew!
Safe and Happy Holidays to all our friends, readers, and sailors near and far.
Where in the World Is Santa?
If you've ever wondered how you can find out where Santa is at any given time, we have an answer.
The 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha — Champagne Sailing
On a glassy, calm, sunny Monday, the 30th Baja Ha-Ha fleet gathered at the starting line in San Diego to embark upon an unforgettable experience that would include great fishing, sightings of a SpaceX rocket launch, and smooth seas, all under clear skies and a waxing moon.
A Tour of Sausalito’s Marinship — A Working Waterfront at Risk
'A Tour of Sausalito's Marinship — A Working Waterfront at Risk' is a behind-the-scenes look at the innovators and creators who make up Sausalito's working waterfront.
SV ‘Dogfish’ — the Next Chapter, Part Two
A two-year hiatus came to an end when Marga Pretorius returned to cruising aboard her Kelly Peterson 44 'Dogfish'.
Eight Bells — West Coast Circumnavigator John Guzzwell
West Coast sailor and circumnavigator John Guzzwell passed away in August at his home in Seattle. He was 94.
Hawaii to Alaska — Selling Everything and Going Sailing
It's the classic story of selling everything and going sailing — Robert and Heid Rivard bought a boat and pushed off for Hawaii.
Good Jibes #170: Terry Castleman on the Two-Dollar Catamaran
Terry and friends purchased the 1986 Frank Pelin Snowbird 32 'Lickety Split' for $1.99 on eBay and sailed it from Stockton to L.A.
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