Cruising
Twenty-Six Miles Across the Sea
Isthmus Cove at Two Harbors, Catalina Island.
latitude/Richard
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Memorial Day marks the start of the summer season at Catalina. As we write this from a heatwave-oppressed Bay Area we’re reminded of the island’s blue crystalline water and a night sky like diamond dust on black felt. More »
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Memorial Day marks the start of the summer season at Catalina. As we write this from a heatwave-oppressed Bay Area we’re reminded of the island’s blue crystalline water and a night sky like diamond dust on black felt. More »
How Was Your Bash?
February through late May is the Baja Bash season, the time when boats that have spent the winter in Mexico need to make the 750-mile trip upwind and upcurrent from Cabo to San Diego. More »
Calling in ‘Well’
Gaucho was looking good on a kickin’ Sunday sail.
latitude/LaDonna
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We would never encourage anyone to risk their jobs by playing hooky, but if we were to pick a day to call in ‘well’, tomorrow would be it. More »
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We would never encourage anyone to risk their jobs by playing hooky, but if we were to pick a day to call in ‘well’, tomorrow would be it. More »
Happy Independence Day!
In Israel, Independence Day comes right after Memorial Day. It might seem a little strange to have a somber day of remembrance followed immediately by one of revelry, but that’s the way they do it. More »
Stewing in Our Juices
A big part of cruising is diet. And a big part of spartan cruising is a spartan diet. Cruising in the Med back in the ‘70s, we would often go a week or more dipping from the same pot of stew, just adding a bit more veggies and meat periodically. More »
Crowding at Easter Island
Bruce and Alene of Migration spent three and a half weeks exploring Easter Island and making new friends.
© 2008 Alene D. Rice
"We have absolutely loved Rapa Nui," report Bruce Balan and Alene Rice of the California-based Cross 46 Migration. More »
Loreto Fest Draws 250 Revelers
“And the toga winners are. . .” To say that Loreto Fest is focused on lighthearted fun would be an understatement.
© Cornelia Gould
"Loreto Fest was fantastic!" reports Cornelia Gould of the Half Moon Bay-based Valiant 42 A Cappella. More »
Market Forces Win Out at Banderas Bay
Hopefully, it’s not too late for the new marina to attract some summer-long clients. Seen here is the approach to the entrance, with the new La Cruz waterfront in the background. More »
Cruisers to the Rescue
Step one: snag the net ball.
© 2008 Andy Conlin
By law, every mariner is required to keep a lookout at all times. The rule, of course, was made to help vessels avoid collisions. More »
Rick Carpenter’s Status in Zihua is Just Fine
Heike and Rick Carpenter will be back this fall to take care of cruisers.
latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Not long ago we reported that Rick Carpenter, the owner of Rick’s Bar in Zihuatanejo — which has long been cruiser central there as well as a huge supporter of the Zihua SailFest — was having trouble with immigration folks in Mexico. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Not long ago we reported that Rick Carpenter, the owner of Rick’s Bar in Zihuatanejo — which has long been cruiser central there as well as a huge supporter of the Zihua SailFest — was having trouble with immigration folks in Mexico. More »
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