Posts by Tim Henry
Still Smoky in the Bay
Late tomorrow, there may be some relief from the deadly Camp Fire, and the hundreds-of-miles-long blanket of dense, smoky smog that’s been choking the Bay Area for well over a week. More »
Changes in ‘Lectronic Latitudes, Part 2
We now bring you part 2 of Mitchell and Quincey’s Truly Cruising (part 1 ran a week ago today). Along with some friends, the couple spent a weekend in Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, and were ready to get back out to sea. More »
Randall Reeves Hits Latitude 38 South, Again
Readers, we just received this email from Joanna Bloor, Randall Reeves’ wife.
Hello, and greetings to all at latitude 38 north from Randall, Mo and Monte of the Figure 8 Voyage 2.0 at latitude 38 south. More »
Caption Contest(!)
Latitude Nation, here’s your November Caption Contest(!). This is our first-ever photo from the Facebook Yacht Club, so we cannot attribute this shot to any one person — but thanks to reader Jere Visalli for sending it in. More »
Bye-Bye Ha-Ha
Recently spotted off the coast of Baja California, Mexico: a flock of boats heading south, stopping on occasion to drink, be merry and maybe play a game of softball, then taking to the high seas again. More »
Changes in ‘Lectronic Latitudes
It’s not often that we get to write about local cruising, but it’s nice to be reminded that you can. The Bay Area has never been known as a cruiser’s paradise. More »
Embarcadero Seawall Will Get a Facelift
A bond measure passed yesterday that will put over $400 million into repairing the Embarcadero seawall in San Francisco. The century-old wall is in severe need of repairs, but is also being buttressed in preparation for climate change. More »
Change of Course at West Marine
West Marine issued a brief statement on Tuesday saying CEO Doug Robinson has left the company after less than a year in the post. Encouragingly, Robinson was already an active sailor when he joined West Marine in January. More »
New Club Coming to Westpoint Harbor
There’s a new club coming to the Bay Area’s newest piece of waterfront, and it will have yachts. But don’t call it a yacht club.
The Club at Westpoint was formed in January, and as of the summer, already had nearly 100 members signed up. More »
News Nuggets
Here are some news nuggets for your Friday:
Coast Guard Comes to Aid of Diabetic Sailor off Eureka
On Wednesday, the Coast Guard came to the assistance of a sailor onboard a 29-ft sailboat off Patrick’s Point, near Trinidad, California, just north of Eureka. More »
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