Posts by Richard
Baja Ha-Ha Entries Top 150
More than 150 boats have paid up for the 21st running of the Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers’ Rally, from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, which starts October 27 with stops at Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria. More »
Killer SoCal Ta-Ta
There has been plenty of sun — and great people — for the sundown parties aboard Profligate.
Jane Roy
©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC Great sailing, terrific anchorages, wonderful hosts, endless sunshine and warm water have been the bywords of the second edition of the SoCal Ta-Ta cruisers’ rally from Santa Barbara to Catalina — with stops at Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands Harbor, and Paradise Cove. More »
©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC Great sailing, terrific anchorages, wonderful hosts, endless sunshine and warm water have been the bywords of the second edition of the SoCal Ta-Ta cruisers’ rally from Santa Barbara to Catalina — with stops at Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands Harbor, and Paradise Cove. More »
SoCal Ta-Ta Kick-Off Party
A near-capacity Ta-Ta group chows down on the beach at Santa Barbara YC. The weather was ideal, and the moon was one evening shy of a harvest moon. Perfecto!
latitude/Richard
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "This is the best party we’ve ever seen at the Santa Barbara YC," said the bartenders. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "This is the best party we’ve ever seen at the Santa Barbara YC," said the bartenders. More »
Bikes on Boats
Doña de Mallorca on her Punch Sailor 3 folding bike. What’s your ride?
latitude/Richard
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC You know how happy kids are when they get their first bicycle? More »
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC You know how happy kids are when they get their first bicycle? More »
Destination: Channel Islands Harbor
There’s plenty of space to accommodate transient boats at Channel Islands Marina. We love it here so much, we’re coming back in October.
© 2014 LaDonna Bubak
The Great Migration has begun. More »
Might Want to Check the Engine Oil
"I can’t put my finger on it, but something doesn’t look quite right."
latitude/Richard
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC There is never a good time to hear the engine alarm go off. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC There is never a good time to hear the engine alarm go off. More »
Do NOT Do Mexican Paperwork Yet
Understandably, many Baja Ha-Ha entrants are champing at the bit to join the annual fall migration to Mexico. But we urge them not to jump the gun with completing their boat import and visa paperwork. More »
Hurricane Spawns Epic SoCal Surf
With more than two months still to go in the Eastern Pacific — meaning the Pacific Coast of Mexico — hurricane season, it’s already been a pretty epic year. So far there have been 14 tropical storms, including nine hurricanes. More »
High Heels on Boats, for Safety’s Sake
Linh Goben, with daughter Emma in the background, styling aboard Savannah.
Savannah
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Many owners don’t allow high heels on their boats. You can buy signs and stickers to indicate this preference. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Many owners don’t allow high heels on their boats. You can buy signs and stickers to indicate this preference. More »
Legends Collide at Wooden Boat Festival
The Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend, Washington, will kick off with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear three sailing legends.
© 2014 Northwest Maritime Center
If you’re planning a trip up to Port Townsend for the 38th annual Wooden Boat Festival at the Northwest Maritime Center, September 5-7, be sure to get there a day early for an extraordinary special event you won’t want to miss. More »
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