Cruising
Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy
Regarding the letter about Clipper Cove in the August issue of Latitude 38, I definitely agree there’s plenty of space in the anchorage. The ‘unattended’ boat issue is more about aesthetics than space — at this point anyway. More »
The Beauty of U.S. Mail
Wendy and Steve Bott wave goodbye, not long before setting sail from Zihua aboard ‘Elusive’ last spring.
latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC One thing cruisers learn, is that when s_ _t happens, you’ve simply got to beathe deep and deal with whatever chaos has arisen. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC One thing cruisers learn, is that when s_ _t happens, you’ve simply got to beathe deep and deal with whatever chaos has arisen. More »
Through the Nose
When sailors of old had to be buried at sea, their bodies were sewn into sail cloth, weighted, and lowered into the sea. Lifelong sailor Alan Olson wonders if you know why the last stitch in the sewing traditionally went through the deceased nose. More »
Fuel ‘Shortages’ at Turtle Bay?
This is the famous Gordo fuel facility at the end of the pier at Turtle Bay. At times they and their competitors deliver fuel to boats via panga, too.
latitude/Richard
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We recently received a letter from Kris and Sandra Hartford of the Edmonton, Canada-based Simpson 417 cutter Nomotos who, shortly after completing a 9-year, 47-day circumnavigation, complained that the El Gordo, Jr. More »
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We recently received a letter from Kris and Sandra Hartford of the Edmonton, Canada-based Simpson 417 cutter Nomotos who, shortly after completing a 9-year, 47-day circumnavigation, complained that the El Gordo, Jr. More »
Cruisers Slammed by Unexpected Conditions
"The South Pacific Convergence Zone went crazy on July 19," report Robby and Lorraine Coleman of the Honolulu-based Angleman ketch Southern Cross. "Eight boats on their way to Suwarrow from French Polynesia got hammered by 30- to 40-knot winds and even stronger squalls. More »
What About Top Monohull Speeds?
"I enjoyed reading the July issue letters about the top speeds hit by various cruising catamarans," writes John Johnson of Las Vegas, "but I’m a monohull guy and am wondering about the top speeds hit by sailors with cruising monohulls. More »
Happy (and Safe) 4th!
Wings takes flight last Independence Day.
latitude/LaDonna
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Independence Day is one of the most popular sailing days on San Francisco Bay — hundreds of boaters take their family and friends for a great daysail in the Slot followed by a quiet picnic behind Angel Island. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Independence Day is one of the most popular sailing days on San Francisco Bay — hundreds of boaters take their family and friends for a great daysail in the Slot followed by a quiet picnic behind Angel Island. More »
Diesel Prices to Jack Up in Tahiti
Boats are bound to sail more thanks to the hike in French Polynesia’s fuel prices.
latitude/Andy
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "I just got word that the long-rumored and oft-denied fuel price increase here in French Polynesia will happen either today or on July 1," reports Wayne Meretsky of the Alameda-based S&S 47 Moonduster. More »
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "I just got word that the long-rumored and oft-denied fuel price increase here in French Polynesia will happen either today or on July 1," reports Wayne Meretsky of the Alameda-based S&S 47 Moonduster. More »
Etheral Star Safe and Sound
In Friday’s edition of ‘Lectronic Latitude, we put the word out that cruising friends of Harold Parrett were concerned about his well being as he’d not been heard from since leaving Mazatlan on June 14 aboard his Newport 30 Etheral Star. More »
Mexico Cruising Photo Quiz
This isn’t a game of Where’s Waldo, but rather if you know your anchorages in Mexico. Where’s Profligate?
latitude/Richard
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you think you’ve "been everywhere in Mexico" with your boat, you should be able to identify the anchorage Profligate is at in the above photo. More »
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you think you’ve "been everywhere in Mexico" with your boat, you should be able to identify the anchorage Profligate is at in the above photo. More »
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