Posts by Monica Grant
Latitude 38’s November Caption Contest(!)
Something doesn't look quite right in this month's Caption Contest(!) photo.
Two Maui Heroes Looking to Get Back on the Water
In the aftermath of the fire that swept through Maui's coastal town Lahaina, many boat owners are trying to rebuild, including those whose vessels once served the local communities.
Baja Ha-Ha XXIX Draws to a Close, and ‘Boat Bum Gal’ Has Her Say
As the 29th Baja Ha-Ha draws to a close at Squid Roe, Cabo, the Poobah shares some comments on 'Boat Bum Gal's sinking at the entrance to Turtle Bay.
A Sorcerer’s Apprentice — ‘Merlin’s Transpac Return
Persistence pays off for Fernando Rosero when he takes the helm of his dream boat, 'Merlin.'
Good Jibes #115: Ronnie Simpson on Sailing Around the World
Tune in as Nicki Bennett and Ronnie Simpson chat about the Global Solo Challenge and the transformative power of sailing.
Captain Found Guilty in 2019 ‘Conception’ Fire
Captain Jerry Boylan of Santa Barbara has been found guilty of negligence over his handling of the fire aboard the dive boat 'Conception' that killed 34 people in 2019.
La Paz Is Cleaning Up Nicely After Hurricane Norma
Petaluma sailors Rich and Laura Brazil have just flown to La Paz, anxious about their 1987 Nauticat 43 'Tally Ho' that was in port during the recent hurricane.
A Ha-Ha First as Fleet Watches Lightning Show
A beach party, a boat sinking, and just the thrill of sailing offshore — surely that's enough excitement for one week? But no, now add lightning to the list.
South Bay Sailor Gets New Sailing Hat
Adam, a member of the Sierra Point Yacht Club, began sailing on SF Bay in the early 2000s as crew aboard a racing J/35.
Fire Destroys Several Docked Boats in La Paz
A fire broke out at Marina Palmira, La Paz, in the early hours of Thursday morning, resulting in several destroyed or damaged boats.
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