Maritime History
The SS ‘Pacific’ Sank, But What Happened to the S/V ‘Orpheus’?
When two ships collide, it's unlikely there will be no damage. In this case, while one sank, the other sailed on. Until…
The Resurrection of ‘Rosebud’
This is the story of 'Rosebud,' a Santa Cruz 52 commissioned by Roger and Isobel Sturgeon in December 1997. It nabbed the cover of the October 1999 'Latitude 38' and led to the build of two other great 'Rosebud's.
Read of the Week: ‘Sailing Alone Around the World’
The legacy that Joshua Slocum left behind is unparalleled in the sailing universe, in both his feat as a mariner, and his lasting prose as a writer. 'Sailing Alone Around the World' continues to inspire sailors of all stripes.
Historic Sunken Steamship Found in Pacific Northwest
The wreck of a steamship that sank in the Pacific Northwest in 1875 has been discovered approximately 40 miles south of Cape Flattery, WA.
RC Keefe Crosses the Bar
San Francisco and the sport of sailing has lost a giant, as RC Keefe passed away at age 90 last weekend.
The Sailing Books That Made Us
Just to be clear, my telling you about my favorite sailing book — yet again — is an attempt to get you to tell us about your favorite sailing book. Can you say why it's your favorite? Can you say how it "made you" the sailor that you are?
Here Are Some Salty Phrases To Start Your Week — Part 1
Most sailors are familiar with the main seagoing words that have made their ways into everyday jargon. But you might be surprised at how many familiar phrases also came down the gangplank.
Solo Racer Rescued; Orcas Attack Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Tapio Lehtinen took to his liferaft when his Gaia 36 sank.
Jack London’s ‘Tales of the Fish Patrol’ and Saving Salmon Today
Jack London sailed the Bay in the late 1800s as part of the local Fish Patrol with a mission of preventing overfishing. Despite these early, failed attempts to save the vibrant ecosystem, the tide appears to be slowly turning as some species return.
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