Cruising
Mazatlan Speaks Out
In a posting here last week, we discussed the concerns some potential cruisers have about sailing in Mexican waters these days. Our main point in that and previous reports was that the info we’ve been receiving from many cruisers is that they feel much safer cruising Mexico than visiting urban areas of the U.S. More »
Ingenious Boat Improvements
When you’ve owned your boat as long as Gary Vinyard has owned his Vallejo YC-based Catalina 30 Curtain Call — 20+ years — you’re likely to have customized it to suit your needs. More »
Going for Broke
The October issue of Latitude 38 hits the streets today, just in time for the weekend!
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC As you’ll read in the October edition of Latitude 38 magazine (which hits the streets today), the process of prepping for October’s Baja Ha-Ha rally has been long and arduous for many new cruisers. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC As you’ll read in the October edition of Latitude 38 magazine (which hits the streets today), the process of prepping for October’s Baja Ha-Ha rally has been long and arduous for many new cruisers. More »
A Prime Benefit for Expats
Thanks to Shirley and Frank, this longtime Argentine cruiser, who has sailed the world aboard her beautiful Trintella 53, was thrilled to find Latitudes at Shelter Bay Marina, as she’d become addicted to the magazine’s unique style during her days in Hawaii. More »
We Say, “The More the Merrier”
Here at Baja Ha-Ha World Headquarters, our attitude toward our Mexico rally has always been "the more the merrier." We think our 750-mile, San Diego-to-Cabo San Lucas cruise is so much fun, and provides such a great introduction to the cruising life, that we hate to turn away anyone simply because they missed the official entry deadline (which was September 10). More »
Five Ha-Ha Boats from One Club
Some people know what they want and they waste no time in taking it. As late entries to the Baja Ha-Ha ‘Barely Legal’ edition continue to come it, five Vallejo YC members secured their spots early on for the 18th running of this cruisers’ rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. More »
Danish Hostages Freed by Ransom
The Johanson family in better times.
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©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC In contrast to the sad news that French cruiser Christian Colombo of Tribal Kat was killed during a pirate attack last week in the Gulf of Aden, we are happy to report that all members of the Danish Johansen family, of the Dynamic 43 Ing, were recently released by their Somali captors in exchange for a large ransom, reportedly paid by their insurance company. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC In contrast to the sad news that French cruiser Christian Colombo of Tribal Kat was killed during a pirate attack last week in the Gulf of Aden, we are happy to report that all members of the Danish Johansen family, of the Dynamic 43 Ing, were recently released by their Somali captors in exchange for a large ransom, reportedly paid by their insurance company. More »
Baja Ha-Ha Rally Entries Surge
With the Ha-Ha entry deadline of the 18th annual Baja Ha-Ha rally rapidly approaching, the number of paid entries have recently surged to 150, with a bunch more expected to be processed in the next few days. More »
A Roundabout Route to Mexico
Since its inception 18 years ago, sailors from greatly varied backgrounds have participated in our annual Baja Ha-Ha rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. Some are lifelong sailors with vast offshore experience, while others are relative newcomers who’ve only recently tested offshore waters. More »
Did Profligate Leave a “Closed Port?”
One of the Oceanside lifeguards rides a wave down the center of the 25-ft deep harbor entrance shortly after we entered with Profligate.
latitude/Richard
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC A "closed port?" More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC A "closed port?" More »
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