Cruising
From the Bay to the Channel Islands
We will take this seasonal moment to contemplate the Channel Islands, and the mainland cities near them, as if we were back in 2020 when the "staycation" offered sailors self-isolated silver linings at local destinations.
November’s Latitude 38 Is on the Docks Tomorrow!
Happy Halloween, and welcome to November's 'Latitude 38.' We know we're teasing, but check out the preview below, then set your alarm to go get your copy first thing tomorrow!
Twenty-Eighth Baja Ha-Ha Fleet Is Headed to Mexico
The 28th Baja Ha-Ha Cruising Rally is underway, with the fleet having cast off from San Diego at 10:00 this morning.
A Question on New Zealand’s Immigration Policy for Returning Yachts
We recently received an email from a reader who was grappling with New Zealand's policy on returning yachts. Do you have any information?
A Sailor’s Memories of the 109-ft Herreshoff Schooner ‘Ramona’
'Ramona' was a 109-ft Herreshoff schooner with a steel hull, two diesel engines, a 108-ft mainmast made of Douglas fir, a 92-ft foremast, and 16,000 square feet of sail area.
You’re Welcome To Join the Baja Ha-Ha Kick-Off Parade on Monday
The 28th Baja Ha-Ha sails out of San Diego on Monday. All sailors are welcome to join the send-off by land or sea.
Kelly Gregory: Sailing From Fiji to Bali to California. And Then?
When we last checked in with Kelly Gregory in September 2021, she was in Fiji. By February 2022 she was preparing to sail from California to Hawaii
Good Jibes With Record-Holding Solo Sailor Linda Newland
She holds the record as the fastest female to singlehand from San Francisco to Japan, and has cruised and raced across the Pacific Ocean several times.
Delta Doo Dah 14 — Take Me to the River
This year's Delta Doo Dah was the most complete, in-person event since the 2019 pre-COVID event, and sailors came from near and far to enjoy the fun.
Counting Down to the Baja Ha-Ha’s Halloween Kick-Off
There are only two weeks left until the Ha-Ha kicks off from San Diego. Check out the Poobah's latest tips and make sure you're ready.
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