Cruising
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 . . .
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 »
© 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
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 »
Mexico on the Bay
Carole eyes the wares at one of the local tiendas on Mission in San Francisco.
© Pat McIntosh
"I’m sorry I wasn’t clear that Carole and I didn’t hear the SOS from Carpe Diem," Pat McIntosh wrote after we posted Wednesday’s update on the rescue off Cabo of the Lancer 44 Carpe Diem. More »
A Little Less Than Whole Foods
Karen holds up the key ingredients – which are both fresh and free – for ceviche.
© Bill Vaccaro
This just in from Bill and Karen Vaccaro of the Chico-based Moody 44 Miela. More »
Sailors Run’s Worst Day
Readers — On December 11, Jeff Hartjoy set off from Callao, Peru, on a singlehanded nonstop trip around Cape Horn aboard his Baba 40 Sailors Run. He rounded Cape Horn on January 9 and is bound for Buenos Aires, Argentina. More »
Big Fun Scheduled for Zihua Sailfest
Even if the breeze is as light as last year, the Sailfest Pursuit Race and other events promise to be big fun.
latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’re happy to report that the Zihuatanejo Sailfest committee has come out of hibernation and put together a fun-filled schedule of shoreside and on-the-water activities for the first week of next month (February 3-8). More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’re happy to report that the Zihuatanejo Sailfest committee has come out of hibernation and put together a fun-filled schedule of shoreside and on-the-water activities for the first week of next month (February 3-8). More »
Less Danger From Shipping?
Offshore sailors always worry about getting run down by ships. The danger is less now than anytime in recent memory. Part of it is because of new technology such as AIS, but much of it is because of economics. More »
Puddle Jumpers Gather in Banderas Bay
With the offer of deeply discounted rates, Puddle Jumpers are checking out La Cruz’ new facilities at Marina Riviera Nayarit.
latitude/Andy
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC As this year’s fleet of Pacific Puddle Jumpers stage for springtime departures along the Mexican coast, a variety of marine services are ‘reaching out’ to attract their business. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC As this year’s fleet of Pacific Puddle Jumpers stage for springtime departures along the Mexican coast, a variety of marine services are ‘reaching out’ to attract their business. More »
Is This A Good Time To Cruise?
"Yes," say Rob and Mary Miller, who did the first Ha-Ha in ’94, then cruised most of the way around the world for the next 11 years aboard their 44-ft Maude I. More »
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