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It’s All About the Tropic of Taurus

November 25, 2013
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC While the fall and winter months north of the Tropic of Taurus herald cold, wet and dark weather, it’s just the opposite south of the Tropic of Taurus, where life is springing anew. More »

2014 Puddle Jump Registration Opens

Making landfall in the idyllic isles of French Polynesia is often a highlight of any sailor’s career. Seen here is Seattle-based Pico on approach to Moorea. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Given the legendary beauty of French Polynesia’s five archipelagos, its not surprising that the notion of cruising there is high on many sailors’ bucket lists. More »

Kyle Miller Dies in Tragic Accident

November 22, 2013
Well-known East Bay woodworker Kyle Miller was found dead yesterday morning inside his 1989 Mercedes, which was partially submerged off the Sugar Dock facility on the south side of Richmond’s Santa Fe Channel. More »

MACIF Dismasts in TJV

Francois Gabart and Michel Desjoyeaux onboard MACIF — the dream team in this year’s Transat Jacques Vabre — dismasted yesterday less than 150 miles from Salavador de Bahia, Brazil while leading the IMOCA class. More »
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C:Drive Found Adrift

We’re sad to report that Greg Stephanoff’s Catalina 42 C:Drive was found adrift in the Pacific with no sign of Stephanoff. The 60-year-old Honolulu sailor was last seen leaving the Ala Wai on October 3 bound for Hanalei Bay on Kauai.  More »
Fleetwood wreck

An Inspirational Sailor Loses His Boat

November 20, 2013
“Fleetwood is flotsam,” wrote van Ommen. The kit boat that took him most of the way around the world splintered into a zillion pieces after hitting the rocks. Scrambling to safety was no easy feat for the 76-year-old. More »

Transat Jacques Vabre Update

Arkema has been towed to port and righted after capsizing and dismasting during the Transat Jacques Vabre. © Transat Jacques Vabre Now more than 13 days into the Transat Jacques Vabre race, we’ve seen it all. More »

Ben & Pippa Sittin’ in a Tree…

November 18, 2013
When Pt. Richmond’s Kim Paternoster heard the news, she spoke the truth of many adoring Ben Ainslie fans when she posted the following to her Facebook page: "Nooooooooooooooooo!"  Yeah, we’d be smiling, too. More »

Ha-Ha Sailors Need to Check Their Visas

"Yesterday we had a big problem with our visas," report Marina and Myron Eisenzimmer, vets of numerous Baja Ha-Ha rallies with their San Francisco-based Swan 44 Mykonos. Ha-Ha vets Myron and Marina had an unexpected headache over their Mexican visas, but they solved their dilemma before flight time. More »