Cruising
Spot On. . . Or Not
Those who know us well would fall off their chairs in a state of hysterical laughter if we purported to be technical experts. But we do know something about SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger units that we’d bet some ocean passage-makers — and some salesmen — don’t know. More »
Rally Registration Skyrockets
Many sectors of the marine industry may still be shaking off the economic slumber of the recession, but there’s apparently plenty of sailors gearing up for a Mexican cruise this fall. More »
Extreme Sailing for the Potter Yachters
Those Potter Yachters sure do get around. If they’re not getting stuck in South Bay mud or exploring the Mothball Fleet, they’re getting their transoms handed to them on Monterey Bay or scooting up-Delta in search of back issues of Latitude. More »
Ha-Ha Sign-ups Begin at Noon
We’re happy to report that we’ve gotten our new Baja Ha-Ha entry forms all set up on the website, and as soon as this ‘Lectronic Latitude posts, we will flip the switch, officially beginning the registration process for Baja Ha-Ha 17. More »
Ha-Ha Registration Opens Monday
If you’ve been chompin’ at the bit to sign up for next fall’s Baja Ha-Ha rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, your time has come! We’ve been working on a new online signup protocol, and expect to have it up and running just after noon next Monday, May 3 at the event’s website. More »
Photo of the Day Revealed
This photo was taken just outside Ell Cove on the east side of Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska. Some of the more exotic guesses were Scotland, Crater Lake and even Costa Rica. More »
The Email Scam Using Norm Goldie’s Name
Last Friday we ran what we believed was a very suspicious email supposedly sent by the controversial Norm Goldie of San Blas asking for funds to pay for emergency medical care for a relative in England. More »
The Word ‘Love’ Raised Big Suspicions
We received the following request for money the other day from Norm Goldie, who we’ve often described as a controversial figure in San Blas, Mexico:
"How are you doing? I am so sorry I wasn’t able to inform you on time about my trip to England to visit my ill cousin. More »
Photo of the Day Contest
“Where in the world…”
© 2010 Sally Sailor
They say we must all keep our brains active so that our gray matter doesn’t become muddied prematurely. So here’s a little cyber challenge for you: Where was the photo above taken? More »
Little Fawn Wrecked, Then Rescued
The crew of Southern Cross were greeted by this sad sight when they arrived at Agua Verde in early April — Little Fawn holed on the beach.
Southern Cross
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Martin and Robin Hardy of the 52-ft trawler The Cat’s Meow are at it again. More »
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Martin and Robin Hardy of the 52-ft trawler The Cat’s Meow are at it again. More »
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