Posts by Tim Henry
I Tooled You So
A few weeks ago, reader Bob Adams asked the question, "Have you seen one of these before?"
"Just what the heck is this thing(?)," asked Bob Adams.
© 2018 Bob Adams
Adams said that he used this mystery tool to disassemble his speed winches. More »
Leeching the Life Away
For those of us with old boats and old sails, you know the sound. You’re sailing along on a decent breeze with the Bay more or less to yourself when it starts. More »
Randall Reeves’ Tasmanian Layover
After suffering brutal Southern-Ocean conditions that led to a slew of damage, Randall Reeves has made a pit stop in Tasmania, and is assessing his options for continuing the Figure 8 Voyage. "Regarding More »
World Water Day
Did you know that tomorrow is World Water Day? In fact, it’s the 25th anniversary of an event designated by the United Nations to draw attention to the importance of water. More »
Weekend Report: St. Patrick’s Day
What do you do on a Saturday St. Patricks. Why, sail, of course.
© 2018 Nathaniel Beilby
It was definitely going to rain. That was our St. Patrick’s Saturday forecast, and like the ‘Everyone is Irish’ parade happening in San Francisco, we were not the least bit deterred. More »
Input Sought on Sailing Injury Survey
A team of medical students is conducting a survey to review the illnesses and injuries that sailors encounter while on the water, anchored or moored, and they’re asking for your help. More »
Young Crew Heads to Southern Ocean
A damp moment for the Vestas/11th Hour crew, sailing in the Southern Ocean during Leg 3, Cape Town to Melbourne, of the Volvo Ocean Race. The competitors will return to the Southern Ocean in the next leg of the around-the-world race. More »
‘Matthew Turner’ Gets Rigged
It seems like yesterday that the Matthew Turner saw a major milestone with the raising of her masts. In fact, that was summer, and it’s been a while since we’ve brought you any news of one of the most important and exciting projects on the Sausalito waterfront in over 100 years. More »
The Hills Are Alive
What’s the only thing better than the waters of San Rafael? The hills of San Rafael, which reveal an amazing, awe-inspiring view of said water.
The hills are alive, about a half mile behind Loch Lomond Marina. More »
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Caption Contest(!)
Aaaaaannnnnnnd here’s your March Caption Contest(!), which will be published in Loose Lips in the April Issue, and will earn the winner a brand-new Latitude 38 T-shirt. Good luck everyone, and as always, thanks for playing. More »
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