Posts by Richard
Sausalito Sewage Spill
A plugged pipe in downtown Sausalito caused several thousand gallons of sewage to overflow down streets and into Richardson Bay over the weekend. The spill, which started sometime Saturday night and was finally cleared about 17 hours later, prompted a Bay Area-wide response team to close down Swede’s Beach at the foot of Valley Street. More »
AIS B Transceivers Not Available in the U.S.
In the August 1 ‘Lectronic, we incorrectedly reported that Raymarine offers Type B transmit and receive Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) for recreational boats in the United States. This information was based on a call to a major marine retailer, but was wrong. More »
Ha-Ha Entries at 122 for Catalina Preview Party
Like many Ha-Ha entrants, the Kalewa crew had such a great experience the first time they did the event, that they’re coming back for another dose of sun and fun this year. More »
Maltese Falcon Coming to SF Bay
Maltese Falcon will be sailing under the Gate next month.
Maltese Falcon
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you love big boats and spectacles, you’re going to love the news we received this morning in an email from Tom Perkins of Belvedere: "I want to let you know that Falcon will be arriving in San Francisco in late September, and will be on the Bay most of October. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you love big boats and spectacles, you’re going to love the news we received this morning in an email from Tom Perkins of Belvedere: "I want to let you know that Falcon will be arriving in San Francisco in late September, and will be on the Bay most of October. More »
Ha-Ha Preview and Reunion This Weekend
Tammy, a Montessori teacher and veteran of last year’s Ha-Ha, hopes to make the Preview and Reunion to speak on horticulture on cruising boats.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The Grand Poobah would like to remind all past and future Ha-Ha participants that there will be a super-casual Ha-Ha Preview and Reunion at Two Harbors, Catalina, this Saturday evening starting at 6 p.m. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The Grand Poobah would like to remind all past and future Ha-Ha participants that there will be a super-casual Ha-Ha Preview and Reunion at Two Harbors, Catalina, this Saturday evening starting at 6 p.m. More »
Close Calls in King Harbor Race
Judy and Bill Webster of the J/37 Sidekick bookend Judy-Rae Karlsen, the Rattle & Hum crewmember they and their crew pulled from the Pacific after a half hour swim. Humble Bill and Judy didn’t want their photo taken, but we made them pose. More »
Clearing the Air on AIS in Mexico
An AIS (Automatic Identification System) receivers like this one aid mariners in traffic monitoring and collision prevention.
© 2008 si-tex
Recently there has been a lot of misinformation about AIS systems, regarding what they cost, what they do, and whether they will be required in Mexico this winter. More »
Southern California Ha-Ha Preview & Reunion Party
The Grand Poobah wants to remind everyone that the Baja Ha-Ha will be hosting a free Ha-Ha Preview & Reunion at Two Harbors, Catalina, on August 9. It will be a super-casual event directed toward folks signed up or thinking about signing up for October’s San Diego to Cabo San Lucas rally. More »
Through the Nose
When sailors of old had to be buried at sea, their bodies were sewn into sail cloth, weighted, and lowered into the sea. Lifelong sailor Alan Olson wonders if you know why the last stitch in the sewing traditionally went through the deceased nose. More »
Lake County Residents Think Perdock is Guilty
With Bismarck Dinius slated to go on trial next week on vehicular manslaughter charges in the Lake County boating death of Lynn Thornton, the Lake County Record-Bee has published the stunning results of a poll about who their readers thought was actually responsible. More »
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