Cruising
Consistently Inconsistent
As much as we love Mexico, we have to say enforcement of its immigration policies often tends to be inconsistent from port to port — and sometimes from month to month. More »
Sneaky Cyril Smacks Neiafu
The Boston-based Pacific Seacraft 40 Shango rides Cyril’s fury in Neiafu Harbor.
© 2012 Gary Kegel
Although this news is several weeks old due to interrupted Internet access at the scene, we thought this report and dramatic photos warranted sharing. More »
Zihua Shows Its Spirit
These happy young scholars caught a ride aboard the Seattle-based steel schooner Patricia Belle during the annual parade of sail.
© Margaret Reid
Praised by the state secretary of education as the most successful educational fundraiser in the state of Guerrero, Zihuatanejo’s 11th annual Sailfest, which concluded last weekend, raised just under $36,000 USD, all of which will go to enhance educational opportunities for local kids. More »
Where Do You Get Your Info?
"I’m taking off cruising this year and — this is the really great part — not coming back," writes Tom O’Neill of the San Diego-based Catalina 30 Calypso. "But in this world of tons of instant info, I’m wondering what is the best way for a cruiser such as myself to get good weather forecasts when heading south. More »
Sweet Times in Martinez
Currents reign supreme on San Francisco Bay, so it’s not uncommon for sailors to forget to consult tide charts when planning a cruise-out, which can leave them in an embarrassing position for a few hours until the tide floats them free — at least that’s what we’re telling ourselves, so please don’t burst that delicate bubble. More »
Locked in at St. Katherine’s
Since arriving in Western Europe, Pacific Star has found berthage at a variety of idyllic locations, such as this waterfront berth at Honfleur, France, at the confluence of the tidal Seine and the English Channel on the Normandy coast. More »
Halftime in the Mexico Cruising Season
Our fun in Mexico started with sailing from San Diego to Cabo with several hundred of our best friends, a few of whom are seen here on the bluffs overlooking Bahia Santa Maria. More »
Good News for Puddle Jumpers
Making landfall in French Polynesia is potentially one of the most dramatic events in a cruiser’s life. But a typical 90-day visa only allows visitors to explore a small portion of the French territory’s five archipelagos. More »
Mixing Sailing Fun & Fundraising at Z-Fest
Young scholars who do well in school get a big reward: a ride on a sailboat in the annual Z-Fest boat parade.
latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The coastal town of Zihuatanejo has long been a favoritie stop for cruising sailors, as it has maintained it’s laid-back, ‘old Mexico’ charm, in contrast to the rampant ultra-modern development at nearby Ixtapa and elsewhere along the Mexican mainland. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The coastal town of Zihuatanejo has long been a favoritie stop for cruising sailors, as it has maintained it’s laid-back, ‘old Mexico’ charm, in contrast to the rampant ultra-modern development at nearby Ixtapa and elsewhere along the Mexican mainland. More »
Clarifying Italian Yacht Taxes
Dave Wallace of the Puerto Escondido-based Amel Maramu Air-Ops reports he has some additional information on the daily boat taxes the Italians are going to be laying on owners of Italian and foreign yachts starting on May 1. More »
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