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Rock On!

What can happen when a boat in motion hits a stationary object such as a pinnacle rock. latitude/Richard
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC It gives you pause when a marine pilot hits a rock with his own boat. More »

The Most Peaceful Setting in Mexico?

Jardin del Pulpo, where the Wanderer goes to meditate. latitude/Richard
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you’re searching for extreme tranquility in Mexico, in our opinion you don’t have to look farther than the Jardin del Pulpo — the Octopus’ Garden — in La Cruz on Banderas Bay. More »

No Photos!

The Bel-Aire Resort at Careyes, fronted by three bays. latitude/Aerial / Richard
©2015Latitude 38 Media, LLC "No photos," said the guard at Careyes, the remote high-end resort between Puerto Vallarta and Barra de Navidad on Mexico’s lightly-populated Gold Coast. More »

Some Old Yachts Are Lucky, Some Aren’t

Finesse is one of the lucky grand old yachts because she’s owned by CF Kohler. latitude/Richard
©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC When you’re talking about lucky wooden boats, Finesse, a 52-ft auxiliary centerboard ketch designed by S&S and built by Germany’s acclaimed Abeking & Rasmussen yard in Germany, is one of them. More »

Gonzalo’s Nautical Scars Remain

A medium-sized cat ended up on the beach next to the dinghy dock next to the commercial port at St. Barth and just down from the St. Barth YC. Bartians are usually very quick to clean up after hurricane damage, so we’re surprised that the cat is still there. More »

Buying Yachts with Bitcoins?

When you’re in a business as highly competitive as selling top-tier yachts, it’s important to be creative. Perhaps that’s why Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Denison Yacht Sales announced recently that they will now accept the controversial cyber currency bitcoin for the purchase of both new and used yachts. More »

Sea Scouts Learn Safety at Sea

Sea Scouts practiced jumping into the water of San Francisco Bay in a lobster suit (aka Gumby suit) as part of a safety clinic held at Coast Guard Station Yerba Buena Island just south of the Bay Bridge. More »

Who Are You?

Aaaaaahhhhhhh!  Unknown
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Gals love the tropical temperature, too. Unknown
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you are one of the two people in these refreshing photos, we’ve love to hear from you. More »

Breaking the Pink/Blue Color Divide

Debbie atop the mast of Yesterday’s Girl, doing what has been traditionally considered to be a ‘blue job’. © 2014 Terry Ray While it may not fit the progressive narrative about equality of the sexes, it appears there is something of a natural division of labor on sailboats. More »

For the Love of Sail

This is what a Swan 90 looks like, although we’re not sure she’s the model owned by our mystery multiple boat owner.  Swan Yachts
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC If we’re not mistaken, we have a new and undisputed champion of sailboat boat ownership in Northern California — and for all we know, the world. More »