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GPS Spoofing

GPS Spoofing Could Cause Problems for Sailors

Back in June we ran a couple of stories about GPS 'spoofing'  — a series of incidents in which AIS was showing boats circling off of Pt. Reyes, while the vessels themselves were actually hundreds of miles away.

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Melted electrical wires

Have You Ever Considered Removing Your AC System?

One of the stories that caught our eye this month's edition of Latitude 38, is Clark Beek's discussion on upgrading your boat's AC system. "My electrical system is built around being out cruising, away from the grid."
S.O.S. as seen from the air on Micronesian island.

Some of Sailing’s More Unusual Stories

Let no one tell you sailing is boring. Over the past couple of weeks we've come across some stories that show the more unusual sailing — things that go on outside the straight forward cruising, racing and day sailing realm. So we've put together some of our favorite snippets from local waters and afar.
Rita with her winning ticket

Winner, Winner, She’s a Grinner

Every month, as the new Latitude 38 magazine is printed and bundled up for distribution, we insert some Golden Tickets between the sheets before sending the issues out. The winners can choose between a Latitude 38 t-shirt or cap.
USCG assisting sailing vessel

Two Sailors Rescued from Sinking Vessel

The US Coast Guard has reported that two sailors were rescued after their sailing vessel began taking on water one nautical mile offshore from Albion River near Whitesboro, CA, on Sunday.

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: One of the Good Guys

You may have seen Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on the news in the last few weeks. He is a 29-year-old offensive lineman on the Kansas City Chiefs football team. Back in February, he helped that franchise earn their first Superbowl rings in 50 years.