Cruising
Really, You’ll Hate It
Gliding across flat water with a gentle breeze and majestic Mt. Baker as a backdrop – why would anyone want to sail the Northwest?
latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Every surfer’s worst nightmare is that his favorite surf spot will be ‘discovered’ and widely publicized by some well-meaning journalist. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Every surfer’s worst nightmare is that his favorite surf spot will be ‘discovered’ and widely publicized by some well-meaning journalist. More »
Trouble in Paradise? No problema!
In the December 23 edition of ‘Lectronic, we asked for your creative solutions when problems arise when cruising in paradise. Barney Van Fleet, who now sails his Hunter Legend 35.5 Seaquestered out of San Diego, sent in this ‘electrifying’ account:
"My brother and I did the Ha-Ha in 1990, before it was even an official event. More »
To Fill or Not To Fill
We figure that every 30 years or so it’s important to visit another part of the world to see if we can learn from the way other people do things, particularly with regard to boats and the water. More »
Mexican Mood Lighting
One of the rewards of the cruising lifestyle is unexpected gifts from Mother Nature, such as glorious sunsets in tranquil anchorages.
Proximity
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We once had the privilege of traveling with a bona fide National Geographic photographer. More »
©2010 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We once had the privilege of traveling with a bona fide National Geographic photographer. More »
The Mother of Invention
Ya gotta love the ingenuity of cruisers! Jim Casey tells of an unwelcome visitor aboard his Tahoe and P.V.-based Jeanneau 43DS Tomatillo and how he fixed the resulting damage:
"Sometimes you just have to make do if there’s trouble in paradise. More »
Lord Jim Still Stuck on the Hard
It occurred to us recently that we hadn’t had an update lately from our old friends Holger Kreuzhage and Tracy Brown on the progress of their 72-ft gaff tops’l schooner Lord Jim. More »
The Timeless Pleasures of Cruising
Marina and Myron strut their stuff at this year’s Bahia Santa Maria beach party. Once again, Roberto and Benny (center) brought their rock band up from La Paz to dazzle the fleet. More »
Get Out the Boat
Give holiday stress the boot with a turn on the Bay.
latitude/Rob
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’ve always wondered why something as relaxing as the holidays should be become such a royal charlie-foxtrot. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’ve always wondered why something as relaxing as the holidays should be become such a royal charlie-foxtrot. More »
Cruisers to Help Enforce Fishing Regs
Like many longtime Mexico cruisers, Chuck Houlihan and Linda Edeiken of the Allied 39 Jacaranda get frustrated when they observe illegal fishing practices which greatly impact Mexico’s fragile marine ecosystem, especially since enforcement of existing laws is inadequate. More »
Jibe Ho-Ho-Ho!
Bet we know what’s at the top of Dietmar’s Christmas list!
Carinthia
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Dietmar Petutschnig, an experienced European sailor who’s sailed a third of the way around the world since completing last year’s Baja Ha-Ha, sent us this very illustrative photo of what happens to a boat’s boom when an electric mainsheet works against a stout preventer. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Dietmar Petutschnig, an experienced European sailor who’s sailed a third of the way around the world since completing last year’s Baja Ha-Ha, sent us this very illustrative photo of what happens to a boat’s boom when an electric mainsheet works against a stout preventer. More »
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