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Petaluma River Basin Silted In
Recent storms have deposited so much silt in the Petaluma River that boats can’t currently get to the docks in the downtown turning basin — and the normal flow of water itself is blocked. More »
Living Life Artfully
Pen and watercolor of Victoria Dock, Hobart, Tasmania.
© 2017 Dorothy Darden
It seems as if it was only a few years ago when Tiburon residents Steve and Dorothy Darden launched their Morrelli & Melvin-designed 52-ft catamaran Adagio in New Zealand. More »
New Battle over Largest Sailing Yacht
A few years ago there was a hotly argued debate over which was the largest privately owned sailing yacht in the world. The contenders were the 289-ft Maltese Falcon, owned by Tom Perkins of Belvedere; the 292-ft Athena, owned by Jim Clark of Silicon Valley; and the 310-ft Eos, owned by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenburg of New Yawk. More »
South Pacific Bound
We always love spending time in our booth at the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show as we reunite with old friends, make new friends and connect with readers and sailors from all over the West. More »
It’s a Perfect Morning in St. Barth
This island is the place, and next week is the time.
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©Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s already 80°, the water is bluer than blue and 81°, and there are turtles all around. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s already 80°, the water is bluer than blue and 81°, and there are turtles all around. More »
See You at the Boat Show
Today is set-up day for the Latitude 38 crew who, along with hundreds of other exhibitors, are getting our booth, #C1, ready to welcome you to the Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show at the Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond this Thursday through Sunday. More »
Tall Ships Make the Rounds
The Hawaiian Chieftain (foreground) and Lady Washington do mock battle on San Francisco Bay.
© 2017 Captain Kerry
Through telescopes and binoculars, a few residents in the hills above Silicon Valley were surprised to spot two ancient, pirate-looking ships circling the Bay with their cannons booming and smoking. More »
Tenth Time Around Singlehanded
One of a kind, Jon Sanders.
Jon Sanders
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’re not sure how Aussie Jon Sanders has managed to sail beneath Latitude 38’s radar for all these years, given what he’s accomplished. More »
©2017Latitude 38 Media, LLC We’re not sure how Aussie Jon Sanders has managed to sail beneath Latitude 38’s radar for all these years, given what he’s accomplished. More »
‘Matthew Turner’ Tall Ship Launched
Almost four years after the keel had been laid for the Matthew Turner in her shed on the Sausalito waterfront, the stunning 100-ft tall ship was launched amidst much ceremony and celebration, and a little drama. More »
Tere’s Tips on Temporary Import Permits
For most of the history of the Mexican Marina Owners Association, Tere Grossman, whose family has several marinas in Mexico, has been president of the association. Over the years she has spent a tremendous amount of time — and no doubt money — helping foreign boatowners who have had TIP (Temporary Import Permit) and other problems. More »
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