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Mexicans Rock TIP Cancelation Process

October 28, 2016
Mexico offers one of the greatest values in the world for cruisers with their Temporary Import Permit (TIP). For a one-time fee of about $50, you get a TIP that will allow you to cruise Mexico, with multiple entries and exits, for 10 years. More »

We Love the Pre-Ha-Ha Days

October 26, 2016
If you don’t know Jack — Jack van Ommen — you’re going to want to meet him at the Ha-Ha Kick-Off Party on Sunday. He’s the epitome of how much cruising you can do with so little. More »

What Is with the Southerly Winds?

October 21, 2016
As this weather animation shot from Windyty shows, this is not the best time to try to sail south from Oregon and Washington.  © Windyty As the Grand Poobah, we’ve been closely watching the weather along the West Coast of the United States from early to late October for the last 23 years. More »

The Northwest Fountain of Youth

October 19, 2016
Charlie and Cathy Simon have their answer to the question, ‘What do you do after a circumnavigation?’  Celebration
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Judging by the enthusiasm in their voices, you’d think Charlie and Cathy Simon are a couple of millennials about to take off on their first sailing adventure. More »

Change of the Watch at Latitude 38

October 17, 2016
A classic shot of Latitude 38 founder Richard Spindler. He was ‘just a kid’ when he published the first issue in March 1977. latitude/Archives
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Richard Spindler (aka the Wanderer, aka the Grand Poobah, aka the Grand PooBob), who founded Latitude 38 and has been the publisher since 1976, is pleased to announce that the magazine has been sold. More »

Great Weather on the Way

October 14, 2016
Windyty’s graphical representation of this morning’s storm on the Northwest coast. © Windyty If you’re in the Pacific Northwest, you’re no doubt getting pounded by the first of three powerful storms sweeping across the Pacific. More »

A Study in Contrasts

October 12, 2016
Vee Cove, Isla Carmen, Sea of Cortez. The last time Teal and Linh Goben were there, it was just the two of them on their trimaran. It won’t be too long before they return on the cat that Teal has been doing a spectacular job of not just restoring, but recreating. More »

Yacht Club Culture

The yacht clubhouse at Morro Bay, as seen from the guest dock. © What we meant to say is that the unlimited welcome mat is not out at the Morro Bay Yacht Club.  More »