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Sometimes the Problem Isn’t so Obvious

January 11, 2017
Perhaps the white shell on the ‘chisel’ of the Rocna anchor reduced the anchor’s holding power.  Quixotic
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC We got a laugh out of this photo by Lewis Allen of the Redwood City-based Voyager 43 catamaran Quixotic, which is currently in New Zealand. More »

Racing Warms Up in the Caribbean

January 9, 2017
Now that the holidays are over, the racing season is starting in earnest in the Eastern Caribbean. It doesn’t matter if you’re cruising or chartering in the area, regattas bring a lot of sailing spirit to wherever they happen. More »

Rainmaker’s Ultimate Refit

January 6, 2017
Peter Johnstone, the founder and former owner of Gunboat Catamarans, reports that Rainmaker, hull #1 of the Gunboat 55 series, is getting a refit. A total refit. Rainmaker, hull #1 of the Gunboat 55 series, is apparently about to get a complete refit in the UK.  More »

No Worries, It’s Only Mud

January 4, 2017
Jack van Ommen wants his family, friends and many fans not to be overly concerned about what looks like a perilous situation for him and his Gig Harbor, Washington-based Naja 30 Fleetwood. More »

The Return of the Dynarig

December 21, 2016
Solar, as seen coming out of the shed in the Netherlands a few months ago. Her ‘wave-slicing’ bow looks ideal for snagging smaller boats that don’t get out of her path in time.  More »

The Wanderer’s Health Care Review

December 19, 2016
Dr. Olga is not only restoring the Wanderer to health, she’s restoring his faith in humanity, which is even more important.  latitude/Richard
©2016Latitude 38 Media, LLC There is a Mexican woman who has partially restored the Wanderer’s faith in humanity. More »

It Was a Beauty of a Blast

December 14, 2016
Greig and Leslie Olson’s Napa-based Brown Searunner 31 trimaran Doggone heads out toward the center of Banderas Bay during the light-air first race of the Blast. The Olsons have done the SoCal Ta-Ta, the Ha-Ha, and the Blast, completing a trifecta. More »
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Skin So Soft Bugs the Bugs

December 12, 2016
For decades, Avon Skin So Soft Bath Oil has been touted as an excellent ‘underground’ insect repellent by many of those who have used it in the tropics and in forested areas. More »

The Case of the Missing AIS Returns

December 9, 2016
Footloose didn’t have any problem with her AIS at night, but when she turned on her tricolor, boats started to disappear.  Footloose
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC AIS — Automatic Identifcation System — is one of the greatest safety inventions for the modern mariner. More »