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Inaugural Yacht Fest Makes Big Splash

February 25, 2009
Whoa! Where did all those shiny new yachts come from? As they say in the real estate biz, sellers were definitely ‘motivated.’ latitude/John A.
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "I think Yacht Fest was fantastic!" More »
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Southbound Net Is Alive and Well

February 23, 2009
Mark Schneider of the Valiant 40 SolMate writes in to quash a nasty rumor: "For years West Coast cruisers (especially along the Pacific side of Mexico) have counted on the Southbound Net for nightly weather, maritime bulletins, and contact opportunities. More »

From Roughing It to Five-Star Luxury

February 20, 2009
After weeks at sea in a small boat, chillin’ at a top-notch Pearl Resort will be a radical contrast. © Pearl Resorts Whether you’re a newcomer to offshore voyaging or a globetrotting ol’ salt, the 3,000 miles between Mexico and the Marquesas is a long, long way. More »

Cruisers Robbed in Mexico

February 16, 2009
"We are still enjoying the wonderful fruits of the Baja Ha-Ha, as we progress down the Mexican coast, visiting with other Ha-Ha folks along the way. It had been a great experience until a few days ago, February 12, in Chamela, which is about 15 miles north of Tenacatita Bay. More »

Deadline for Tahiti Bond Exemption

February 13, 2009
Gar Duke of Sausalito practices a little ‘old-school’ navigation on his way to the Marquesas. He and Nicole Friend are currently in Vanuatu. © Nicole Friend At a variety of ports along the coast of the Americas, dozens of cruising boats are poised to jump off on the 3,000-mile blue-water passage we call the Pacific Puddle Jump. More »

Six and Six Aboard Coyote

February 9, 2009
It’s been 14 years since Fred Evans of the Mendocino-based Freedom 44 Coyote did the Ha-Ha II, but he still wears the shirt – and still meets other Ha-Ha vets because of it. More »

Z-Fest Nets Crucial Aid for Young Scholars

Saturday brought big fun to indigenous kids, who rarely even get to visit nearby beaches. Cruisers and shore-based expats hosted a variety of beach games. © 2009 Z-Fest Committee / Lee At a time when negative financial news is making headlines worldwide, cruisers and shore-based expats worked together in Zihuatanejo last week to garner roughly $45,000, which will aid local schools for underprivileged children. More »

Cruisin’ to Clipper

Big cruise-ins can be big fun, but expect a big workout when you want to go from one end to the other. © 2009 Bay View Boat Club The Bayview Boat Club was out in force the weekend before last for our first cruise-in of 2009. More »

When the Shark Bites . . .

February 6, 2009
This is what it would look like if a 10-ft Tiger shark, which had its dentures removed, was going after your arm. latitude/Nick
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "They’re cutting up a 10-ft tiger shark at Corossol," was the report that came through the Bar de ‘Oubli — Bar of the Forgotten — in Gustavia, St. More »

Swimming With the Giant Manta Rays

February 2, 2009
One of the magnificent manta rays at San Benedicto Island. These rays have the largest brain-to-body weight ratio of all sharks and rays. © 2009 Scott Stolnitz Is there anything as magnificent in the ocean as a manta ray? More »