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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Future Coasties? Possibly. For kids and adults alike, spending time with search and rescue crews is both impressive and inspiring. © Lynn Ringseis Since we’re always looking for a reason to visit Sausalito, the idea of touring the Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat Station Golden Gate during their annual Safe Boating Expo seemed an excellent way to spend last Saturday morning. More »

A Portuguese rescue swimmer looks down on the disabled Swan 44 Kolibri, which reportedly suffered a capsize plus two additional knockdowns. Her four-man Norwegian crew were rescued successfully.   © 2015 Portuguese Air Force Having crossed the Atlantic himself aboard a 30-ft Beneteau, ex-San Francisco sailor Jean Vaury brought to our attention reports on an abnormally violent storm 500 miles south of the Azores late last Wednesday night, with conditions so severe — 50-knot winds and seas up to 45 feet high — that at least four private yachts called for rescue. More »

Giovanni Soldini’s VOR 70 Maserati slips out the Golden Gate Saturday evening en route to Shanghai, China — a trek of more than 7,000 miles.  © 2015 Maserati / Jen Edney Before setting out to break an ocean-crossing record, it helps to have an ideal weather window. More »

And now, for something completely different: a Mother’s Day cruise to the Farallones. Despite overcast along the coast, it was sunny out in the islands.  latitude/Andy
©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC Quiet conversation over eggs Benedict and mimosas is always a fine way to celebrate Mother’s Day, but for a change of pace we, and roughly 30 other sailors, took a novel approach to honoring the moms in our lives: a full-day cruise out to the Farallon Islands and back aboard the Sausalito-based schooner Freda B. More »