In the December 19 edition of ‘Lectronic, we encouraged everyone to take to the waters in celebration of the shortest day of the year — they only get longer from here! More »

Miela on the hook in an exceptionally uncrowded Tenacatita Bay. But it’s been warm and the living easy, with lunch and dinners for less than $4. © 2008 Karen Vaccaro Barra de Navidad and Tenacatita Bay, located on Mexico’s Gold Coast between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, have always been popular with cruisers. More »

As beautiful as this sunset looks in this photo, it was about to get even better, with lots more purple. © 2008 Dietmar Petutschnig We’ve often written about the fabulous color of the sky in Mexico, and particularly in the Sea of Cortez. More »

One of the most sure ways to embrace risk is to free dive, as Nicole is doing, with big gray sharks. Lots and lots of big gray sharks. DreamKeeper
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Gar and Nicole Duke of the Sausalito-based Pacific Seacraft 40 DreamKeeper started cruising two years ago in search of safety rather than adventure. More »

Pictured here during a day of sailing practice in the summer of 2006, the Arnold family of San Jose is now headed around South America. Fafner
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC As soon as we reviewed Geoff and Karen Arnold’s entry application for the 2006 Baja Ha-Ha rally we knew their plans were more ambitious than most. More »

Tired of the same old ballet or rock ‘n roll or hip-hop shows? Check out the Rom dance at Ambrym island for a change of pace – and a bit of real reality. More »

Debbie & Jeff Hartjoy enjoy one last cocktail together before Jeff sets off on his Cape Horn Adventure. Sailors Run
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Our Coupeville, WA-based Baba 40 Sailors Run is set in the blocks and my Cape Horn Adventure is ready to begin. More »

If you enjoy warm water pleasure sailing with lots of friends, Banderas Bay was the place to be last weekend. The cats Sea Level and Capricorn Cat lead the way. latitude/Nick
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Thanks to the louche nature of the Punta Mita Yacht & Surf Club rally committee and the somewhat languid nature of sailors in Mexico, it’s still unclear how many boats and sailors participated in last weekend’s three-legged, four-partied Banderas Bay Blast for charity. More »

There’s $10,000 for anyone who can deliver Tranquila back to her owners in good shape. Leopard Catamarans
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "Remember the Leopard 45 catamaran that was reported stolen from Marina Palmira in La Paz in early November?" More »