Posts by Richard
2016 Racing Is Just Around the Corner
Mini Transat Update & More
Saturday’s start of the Mini Transat îles de Guadeloupe, a solo Atlantic crossing in two legs.
© Jacques Vapillon / Mini Transat îles de Guadeloupe
A healthy fleet of 72 Minis departed the Breton port of Douarnenez, France, on Saturday in ideal conditions to begin the 20th edition of the iconic Mini Transat race. More »
SPECIAL REPORT: Yachties Abducted from Ocean View Resort Marina
Ocean View Resort and Marina, the site of the kidnappings.
© 2015 Ocean View Resort
Three foreign nationals and a Filipina partner were abducted late Monday night from the upscale Ocean View Resort near Davao City off the southern Philippine island of Mindinao. More »
Not Your Ordinary Ta-Ta
Among possible candidates for the ‘face’ of this year’s Ta-Ta are Kurt and Katie Braun of the Deerfoot 74 Interlude. The circumnavigators not only sailed down from their home in Alameda for the event and dressed to the hilt for each of the social events, but Katie brought warm, moist, freshly baked bagels to the sundowner party on Profligate. More »
A Great Ta-Ta Welcome from Santa Barbara
What a venue! The Santa Barbara YC’s beach facility for the Ta-Ta Kick-Off Party was perfect.
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©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC One hundred and one sailors from 41 boats enjoyed perfect weather conditions for the SoCal Ta-Ta — Reggae ‘Pon Da Ocean’ — Kick-Off Party at Santa Barbara YC’s wonderful beach facility late yesterday. More »
©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC One hundred and one sailors from 41 boats enjoyed perfect weather conditions for the SoCal Ta-Ta — Reggae ‘Pon Da Ocean’ — Kick-Off Party at Santa Barbara YC’s wonderful beach facility late yesterday. More »
AC 34’s Foiling Legacy
In the wake of America’s Cup 34 — where deep-pocketed syndicates dumped unprecedented resources into the development and advancement of foiling technology — more and more boats have begun flying. By doing so, sailing has arguably realized its single biggest speed gain since the first Mesopotamian trader hoisted up a piece of cloth to harness the power of the wind some 5,000 years ago. More »
Two Killed In Dinghy Collision Near Avalon
Michael Harris and his girlfriend Kelly Wells. He was killed and she was injured when the dinghy they were in was involved in a 1 a.m. collision with a 14-ft boat. More »
SPECIAL REPORT: The Passing of Philo Hayward
Seen here on stage at his club in 2004 holding his trusty Fender Stratocaster, Philo Hayward will be greatly missed. His smile was infectious, his music was moving and his community service was inspirational. More »
How Some .0001-Percenters Race
Big and bold, if we’re not mistaken this is the second largest private sailboat in the world.
© 2015 Carlo Borlenghi / Perini Navi
The shot above is not the kind of sailing shot you see very often for two reasons. More »
Hundreds of Charterboats All in a Row
This is where charterboats from The Moorings and other charter companies hide from hurricanes in the British Virgins.
M&M Design and Engineering
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s hurricane season in the Caribbean, which means lots of charter boats aren’t being used. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s hurricane season in the Caribbean, which means lots of charter boats aren’t being used. More »
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