Cruising
What’s Going On in the Pacific? — A Season of Life-threatening Incidents
In light of an unusually high number of life-threatening incidents in the Pacific this year, Andy Turpin wrote to 'Latitude 38' with some comments.
The Coronado 35 ‘Watchfire’ — A Season in the Delta
Do you ever wonder how it feels to spend a season in the Delta? 'Watchfire' and her crew spent a few months sailing and exploring this local water-playground,
‘Iolani’ Enjoys the Delta Doo Dah in Potato Slough
Sylvia Stewart Stompe and Barry Stompe enjoyed a Delta Doo Dah getaway with everything from quiet anchoring to explosive fireworks and acrobatic planes, all while meeting new sailing friends.
Photos from the Baja Ha-Ha Wayback Machine
It's always fun to look over old black and whites, and even more fun if you happen to spot yourself or someone you know among the many faces.
Fakarava Atoll: Life Underwater in the Pacific and the Bay
Life under the sea is as important to sailors as life above it.
Do You Like Pineapple on Your Pizza? The Baja Ha-Ha Poobah Wants To Know
If you're joining the 29th Baja Ha-Ha, send your bio to the Poobah for this year's 'Meet the Fleet Guide.'
‘Yasukole’ Found in American Samoa After 78 Days at Sea
The father-son crew of Dave and Zachary Wysopal aboard the 45-ft Island Trader ketch 'Yasukole' are alive and well in American Samoa, having made landfall last Friday (June 30), after 78 days at sea.
Why Should I Join the Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendez-vous?
Pacific Puddle Jumper Any Turpin was recently asked by a sailor why they should join the Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendez-vous. His reasoning is solid; now we want to go, too!
Good Jibes #97: Ben Whyte and Alie Mancuso on ‘Breaking Waves’
Hear how to conquer your sailing fears, document your journey along the way, make sacrifices to make your lifestyle work, discover how tough you truly are, and achieve your cruising dreams.
Best Emergency Communications Equipment for the Baja Ha-Ha
If you find yourself in a liferaft on almost any of the main cruising routes, if you have the right equipment, you could be picked up in 18 hours — and often less.
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