Posts by Monica Grant
It’s a Left, Then a Left at the Bridge
By summer 2024, it was time to bring 'Alert' south … we'd managed repeated crossings of both the Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; how hard could a downhill trip be?
The Resourceful Sailor Makes a Strong Point
The Resourceful Sailor employs G-tubes, epoxy and experience to install new blocks on his 1985 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 'Sampaguita.'
Caption Contest(!)
It's time to throw yourself into the swell and share your comments on this month's Caption Contest(!) photo.
Solo Kayaker Cyril Derreumaux Crosses Atlantic Ocean
Solo kayaker Cyril Derreumaux has successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Martinique.
Short Sightings — A Ditty Drawer Full of Sailing Tidbits
Possible bridge work for the Petaluma River, the International Ocean Film Festival in San Francisco, Chumash Heritage NMS Advisory Council seeks applications, and a U.K. initiative to "rewrite" women into maritime history.
Good Jibes #181: Michael Menninger on Going “All In” on Sailing
This week Michael Menninger tells host Moe Roddy about his journey to becoming a world-class professional racing sailor.
Who’s Racing in the Banderas Bay Regatta?
Who's signed up to race in the Banderas Bay Regatta this month? The regatta will take place March 18–22 in Banderas Bay, Mexico.
How Many Dolphins Make Up a Pod?
The Monterey Bay Whale Watch crew were on the lookout for gray whales and found a pod of thousands of dolphins instead.
Farallon Islands — A Voyage of Purpose and Discovery
This wasn't just any trip, this was a mission with a purpose.
Springing Into Latitude 38’s March Issue
The Bay Area weather is warming up for spring, and this issue is sure to have you reaching for those dock lines to cast off and hit the water under sail.
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