Current News
Guo Chuan Racing not Giving Up
As reported in ‘Lectronic Latitude on Wednesday, Chinese singlehander Guo Chuan went missing from his 97-ft trimaran Qingdao China west of Hawaii while attempting to set a San Francisco to Shanghai record. More »
Mexicans Rock TIP Cancelation Process
Mexico offers one of the greatest values in the world for cruisers with their Temporary Import Permit (TIP). For a one-time fee of about $50, you get a TIP that will allow you to cruise Mexico, with multiple entries and exits, for 10 years. More »
Socrates Aborts Circumnavigation
After 10 days at sea, 74-year-old singlehander Jeanne Socrates was forced to suspend her latest nonstop circumnavigation attempt and return to her Victoria, BC, homeport yesterday after taking a beating from extreme weather. More »
Chinese Singlehander Missing
Qingdao China sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge on Tuesday, October 18, bound for Shanghai, to begin a record attempt. Now her solo skipper, Guo Chuan, is missing west of Kauai. More »
We Love the Pre-Ha-Ha Days
If you don’t know Jack — Jack van Ommen — you’re going to want to meet him at the Ha-Ha Kick-Off Party on Sunday. He’s the epitome of how much cruising you can do with so little. More »
Ha-Ha News: Kids, Fuel & Late Entries
Some of the kids and the parents who will be participating in this year’s Ha-Ha had a ‘meet and greet’ yesterday. There will be other kids and parents in this year’s event. More »
StFYC to Host Hall of Fame Induction
Located in Annapolis, MD, the Sailing Hall of Fame may seem to some West Coast sailors like an East-Coast-centric institution. But the class of 2016 includes four West Coast luminaries, and the induction itself will be held in San Francisco. More »
What Is with the Southerly Winds?
As this weather animation shot from Windyty shows, this is not the best time to try to sail south from Oregon and Washington.
© Windyty
As the Grand Poobah, we’ve been closely watching the weather along the West Coast of the United States from early to late October for the last 23 years. More »
The Northwest Fountain of Youth
Charlie and Cathy Simon have their answer to the question, ‘What do you do after a circumnavigation?’
Celebration
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Judging by the enthusiasm in their voices, you’d think Charlie and Cathy Simon are a couple of millennials about to take off on their first sailing adventure. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Judging by the enthusiasm in their voices, you’d think Charlie and Cathy Simon are a couple of millennials about to take off on their first sailing adventure. More »
Great News on Temporary Import Permits
If you are taking your boat to Mexico, it’s illegal for you to sail into Mexican waters until you’ve gone online and gotten a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for your boat. More »
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