Cruising
Spotlight on Southern Cal Cruising
Although we’ve sailed along parts of the Southern California coast more times than we can count, we don’t claim to be experts on all aspects of cruising there. So we’re asking you, our loyal readers, to share your tips and insights on exploring both the Channel Islands and the Southern California coast — especially if you’ve chartered a boat to do so. More »
In Celebration of the Big Jump
Are these sailors smiling because they’re finally on dry land or because they’re among like-minded friends? All of the above. Pictured are sailors from Britannia, Ceilydh, C’est si Bon, Dilligaf, Hadar, Inca, Moondance, Pegasus 7, Piko, Slow Dance, Songline, Sudden Stops Necessary, and Whatcha Gonna Do. More »
Brick House Dismasted, Childresses Unharmed
When was the last time you had your rig thoroughly surveyed? Brick House’s upper shroud chain plate was shiny on the outside, but thoroughly rusted between the two layers of steel. More »
Ha-Ha 18 Registration Begins Today!
And they’re off! On cue, the breeze kicked in just before the 11 a.m. start of last year’s rally off Point Loma.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC It always amazes us how many sailors seem to be champing at the bit for May to roll around so they can sign up for the Baja Ha-Ha cruising rally. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC It always amazes us how many sailors seem to be champing at the bit for May to roll around so they can sign up for the Baja Ha-Ha cruising rally. More »
What Ever Happened to Pedro Miguel?
If docks could talk, this one would tell us about the hundreds of international cruisers who once took respite at the Pedro Miguel Boat Club.
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©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC After operating for nearly 70 years as a favorite stopover for world cruisers transiting the Panama Canal, the nonprofit Pedro Miquel Boat Club was forcibly closed down several years ago by the Panama Canal Authority. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC After operating for nearly 70 years as a favorite stopover for world cruisers transiting the Panama Canal, the nonprofit Pedro Miquel Boat Club was forcibly closed down several years ago by the Panama Canal Authority. More »
Proposal at Honeymoon Cove
The Sea of Cortez holds a wealth of magical anchorages where life in the mainstream seems a million miles away.
Sterling
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "After six months at sea on a 34-ft boat, I knew Byron was the only man for me," says Sausalito-based sailor Jessica Allen, who grew up around the famous racer Imp, owned by her uncle, Dave Allen. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "After six months at sea on a 34-ft boat, I knew Byron was the only man for me," says Sausalito-based sailor Jessica Allen, who grew up around the famous racer Imp, owned by her uncle, Dave Allen. More »
Linehandling in the Panama Canal
"I’ve heard rumors that yachts transiting the Panama Canal will pick up help, in the form of line-handlers, for a transit," write Jeff and Lisa Thayer, who own Jim, an International 470, in Montara. More »
Latitude Cruisers Celebrate at Strictly Sail
Latitude 38’s Associate Publisher, John Arndt, performing the fireman’s carry on Crissy Fields while scampering away with a keg of suds at the close of Strictly Sail yesterday.
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©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s all over but paying off the credit card bills. More »
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s all over but paying off the credit card bills. More »
Freak Weather in Baja
This photo was shot on Saturday, not in Alaska, but in Baja California!
© 2011 Lou Freeman
"I was enjoying a weather window for the last leg of my fourth singlehanded Baja Bash earlier this month aboard my Swan 51 Seabird," Dr. More »
Why is This Crew Smiling?
Why is this crew smiling? Because they’re headed to the sunny isles of Tahiti with the 2011 Pacific Puddle Jump fleet aboard the fast, comfy MacGregor 65 Braveheart.
“Oh yeah, goin’ to Tahiti!” More »
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