Posts by Richard
Some Old Yachts Are Lucky, Some Aren’t
Finesse is one of the lucky grand old yachts because she’s owned by CF Kohler.
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©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC When you’re talking about lucky wooden boats, Finesse, a 52-ft auxiliary centerboard ketch designed by S&S and built by Germany’s acclaimed Abeking & Rasmussen yard in Germany, is one of them. More »
©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC When you’re talking about lucky wooden boats, Finesse, a 52-ft auxiliary centerboard ketch designed by S&S and built by Germany’s acclaimed Abeking & Rasmussen yard in Germany, is one of them. More »
Huge Fleet for Rolex Sydney Hobart
With it’s 70-year history, its no wonder huge crowds turn out on Boxing Day to watch the fleet exit Sydney Harbour.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC Offshore racing fans are getting a special gift this Christmas, as a massive fleet of international yachts is set to campaign the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. More »
©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC Offshore racing fans are getting a special gift this Christmas, as a massive fleet of international yachts is set to campaign the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. More »
Gonzalo’s Nautical Scars Remain
A medium-sized cat ended up on the beach next to the dinghy dock next to the commercial port at St. Barth and just down from the St. Barth YC. Bartians are usually very quick to clean up after hurricane damage, so we’re surprised that the cat is still there. More »
The Splash/Blast/PFPSRFC
The cruising season officially opened on Banderas Bay on Friday, December 12, with the grand reception by Riviera Nayarit Tourism for cruisers at the chic Eva Mandarina beachfront restaurant and bar in La Cruz. More »
Who Are You?
Aaaaaahhhhhhh!
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©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Gals love the tropical temperature, too. Unknown
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you are one of the two people in these refreshing photos, we’ve love to hear from you. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Gals love the tropical temperature, too. Unknown
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you are one of the two people in these refreshing photos, we’ve love to hear from you. More »
Breaking the Pink/Blue Color Divide
Debbie atop the mast of Yesterday’s Girl, doing what has been traditionally considered to be a ‘blue job’.
© 2014 Terry Ray
While it may not fit the progressive narrative about equality of the sexes, it appears there is something of a natural division of labor on sailboats. More »
Where Is This?
Those 5,000-ft mountains in the background make it unlikely this is a photo of Florida.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC If it weren’t for the mountains, the above photo would look a lot like Florida. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC If it weren’t for the mountains, the above photo would look a lot like Florida. More »
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Not One, but Two Boards
It sort of looks like the world’s first cruising catamaran with a canting daggerboard.
Escapade
©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC Judging from a quick glance, it looks as though this photo depicts Greg and Debbie Dorland’s Lake Tahoe-based Catana 52 Escapade making a bid to become the first multihull with canting daggerboards. More »
©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC Judging from a quick glance, it looks as though this photo depicts Greg and Debbie Dorland’s Lake Tahoe-based Catana 52 Escapade making a bid to become the first multihull with canting daggerboards. More »
For the Love of Sail
This is what a Swan 90 looks like, although we’re not sure she’s the model owned by our mystery multiple boat owner.
Swan Yachts
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC If we’re not mistaken, we have a new and undisputed champion of sailboat boat ownership in Northern California — and for all we know, the world. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC If we’re not mistaken, we have a new and undisputed champion of sailboat boat ownership in Northern California — and for all we know, the world. More »
Get Ready to Splash and Blast Off!
Three boats ‘pleasure racing’ in close company on the warm, smooth waters of sun-drenched Banderas Bay during the 2012 Blast.
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©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC From Northern California to mainland Mexico, hasn’t the weather been great? More »
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC From Northern California to mainland Mexico, hasn’t the weather been great? More »
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