Cruising
Fear Not, It’s One of Ours
We wouldn’t want to give away any military secrets, but we thought we ought to warn Central American cruisers that a mega yacht is ‘patroling’ those waters under command of the U.S. More »
A Post-Cruise Night of Luxury
In February, Dave Pryde and Jan Eckmann of the Washington-based Slocum 43 Baraka were thrilled to win the big raffle prize at Latitude‘s Pacific Puddle Jump kick-off party in Zihuatanejo. It was a free hotel night at the swank Pearl Resort on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas — arranged by our friends at Tahiti Tourisme. More »
Legato Has Become Escapade
Lake Tahoe residents Greg Dorland and his wife Debbie Macrorie have gone over to the ‘dark side’ by purchasing the Catana 50 Legato that belonged to the late Jim Forquer of Newport Beach. More »
Twenty-Six Miles Across the Sea
Isthmus Cove at Two Harbors, Catalina Island.
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©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.
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©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 »
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