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Posts by Ross Tibbets

Mucho Mexico Racing

March 10, 2014
The ever-popular Banderas Bay Regatta is focused on not-too-serious fun, as it attracts cruisers who are essentially racing their homes. Seen here is the Catalina 470 C’est La Vie. © Jay Ailworth California and Mexican yacht clubs are gearing up for a month’s worth of exciting, sun-drenched racing. More »

Big Daddy Sees Little Breeze

Warm temperatures and light breeze had some observers wondering if any boats would start this year’s Big Daddy Regatta, hosted by Richmond YC. Yet, despite the challenging conditions, race organizers did their best to get boats around the courses. More »

Don’t Delay Delta Doin’s

As we noted last week and in March’s Sightings, registration for this year’s Delta Doo Dah will open tomorrow, March 11, at noon at www.deltadoodah.com. Once again, the event will be a do-it-yourself affair that runs from May 24 through September 7 and is open to all, but that doesn’t mean you should wait to get your summer plans firmed up. More »

Webb Chiles

March 7, 2014
Latitude 38 has featured Webb Chiles before — the intrepid singlehanded sailor and author has circumnavigated the globe five times under sail and is now in the final stages of preparing for an epic journey around the world in his flush-decked Moore 24 Gannet. More »

Alex Thompson’s Mast Walk

March 5, 2014
World-class solo racer, Alex Thompson is well known in racing circles for singlehanding the Hugo Boss-sponsored Open 60 around the world. Last year Alex wowed sailors worldwide by performing a keel walk — climbing onto Hugo Boss’ exposed keel bulb while she was sailing and then jumping off in dramatic fashion, all the while wearing a smart black Hugo Boss suit. More »

March Latitudes Out Today

February 28, 2014
The March issue of Latitude 38 is out. Although today’s weather is pretty gray and wet, this issue should brighten your spirits. There’s a recap of the Three Bridge Fiasco and a Beer Can Primer for everyone salivating at the idea of going for a fun-filled sail after work in the months to come. More »

In Defense of the Delta

With the exception of the last couple of days, wintering in the Delta has been delightful. © 2014 LaDonna Bubak "You’re spending the winter in the Delta? Brrrr!" That was the reaction many people — including Latitude‘s publisher — had to the announcement that my husband and I would be spending the first few months of 2014 cruising the California Delta. More »

Caribbean 600

February 26, 2014
Now in its sixth year, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s annual Caribbean 600 has become one of the darlings of the North Atlantic’s ocean racing calendar. With a course that beats, reaches and runs its way through eleven islands and a fleet that includes a who’s who of AC, VOR and Olympic talent, winning is no easy task. More »

Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman Awards

Brian Porter and Jody Starck formally accepted their respective 2013 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards yesterday at the St. Francis Yacht Club. The event, emceed by Gary Jobson, highlighted the careers of two of America’s finest sailors. More »

Clipper Yachts Recalled

February 24, 2014
Forestay fittings have failed among the fleet’s 12 boats causing race officials to divert the fleet to Hong Kong. Clipper Ventures
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Clipper Round the World racers have been diverted to Hong Kong, China after race organizers became aware of a potentially dangerous flaw in the forestay system on the 12 Clipper 70s. More »