General Sailing
Nature’s Perfect Sailboat
A brief study of these boat-like ocean voyagers leads us to believe that Mother Nature must have a clear understanding of the effect of wind on sails.
© Lynn Ringseis
On a recent visit to Stinson beach for a long, leisurely stroll on the sand, my captain and I encountered what appeared to be thousands of little rubbery toy sailboats. More »
View from the Bridge
If you’ve ever thought that pilots aboard commercial vessels are too quick to toot their horns when pleasure craft cross their paths, the video below will help you understand their predicament. More »
SoCal Ta-Ta Entries Almost Maxed Out
Sunny skies, a gentle breeze and cruising in the company of like-minded adventurers. . . What could be better? There’s still time to join the fun on this year’s Ta-Ta rally. More »
Category 4 Blanca Moves North
After the pounding that the Baja Peninsula took last fall thanks to Hurricane Odile, we can probably all agree that it’s somewhere else’s turn. Unfortunately, though, a powerful new threat is poised to pounce. More »
Maserati Sets New SF-Shanghai Benchmark
No matter what route you take, it’s a very long sail from San Francisco to Shanghai. Seen here crossing the finish line, Giovanni Soldini and his international crew were obviously thrilled to make landfall. More »
Neil Farley’s Favorite Cap
Some guys would be shy about wearing a pink Latitude cap. But Neil is obviously secure in his masculinity. He’s seen here aboard Attitude, fishing on Chesterfield Reef.
Attitude
©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC We hate to generalize, but it’s probably safe to say that a majority of women love to shop for clothes and accessories, and wouldn’t be caught dead wearing the same outfit or single item of clothing two days in a row. More »
©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC We hate to generalize, but it’s probably safe to say that a majority of women love to shop for clothes and accessories, and wouldn’t be caught dead wearing the same outfit or single item of clothing two days in a row. More »
Cape Horn, Again, and Beyond
Ocean adventurers Jeff and Debbie Hartjoy fitted out for the Baja Ha-Ha costume party in 2006.
Sailor’s Run
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC When most sailors see age 70 looming over the horizon, they tend to dial back their risky behavior. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC When most sailors see age 70 looming over the horizon, they tend to dial back their risky behavior. More »
When a Canceled Sailing Trip Is Great News
One thing that Rimas has been successful at is drumming up publicity for his campaign wherever he goes. He’s seen here in American Samoa, where he had to be towed in to port (yet again), after sailing and drifting from Sausalito for 121 days. More »
West Coast Talent Shines at 52 Super Series
A TP52 bowman earns his pay at Valencia Sailing Week, the first of five events in the re-energized 52 Super Series.
© 2015 Pedro Martinez/Martinez Studio
As the global financial crisis wanes, top-tier international yacht racing seems to be booming, and nowhere is this positive trend more evident than in the 52 Super Series, a premier one-design event for TP52s, composed of five regattas in the Med between May and September. More »
Maserati Dodges Garbage on Shanghai Run
While hundreds of miles offshore, the Maserati crew were stunned by how much floating garbage they encountered. This shot was apparently taken by a crew member.
Maserati
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Normally, one of the rewards of offshore sailing is the opportunity to savor the natural world around you, unspoiled by the influences of man. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Normally, one of the rewards of offshore sailing is the opportunity to savor the natural world around you, unspoiled by the influences of man. More »
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