Current News
Last Call to Sail Aboard ‘ti Profligate
Last year’s Bucket was won by Adela, the 182-ft schooner that was launched 111 years ago! She was driven by our old friend Shag Morton, perhaps the most Caribbean and un-corporate of all mega yacht drivers. More »
Google Barge to Move
The mysterious, four-story Google barge, currently under construction at Treasure Island, must move. While investigating numerous complaints against the facility the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) found it was lacking the proper permits. More »
Castaway Drifts for 13 Months
In news that might be categorized as ‘miraculous,’ CNN and other news agencies cautiously report that a fisherman washed up on the 2.2-square-mile Ebon Atoll in the Marshall Islands after drifting at sea for 13 months. More »
Nelson’s Auction Delayed
We’ve done our best to help publicize the much-anticipated auction of boats and marine-related equipment at Nelson’s Marine, which was slated for February 8. But we’ve now been informed that the auction has been delayed indefinitely. More »
February Latitudes Out Today
The first thing you might notice about the new February issue is the quality of the pictures. You might also notice the magazine’s new ‘saddle stitch’ binding. As you’ll read inside, we’ve changed printers. More »
Heading in the Right Direction
As reported in yesterday afternoon’s special ‘Lectronic Latitude, all 53 of the impounded boats at Riviera Nayarit Marina in La Cruz — including Latitude’s 63-ft catamaran Profligate — have been released. More »
Latitude 38 to Host Big Rock Festival in Napa
On January 26, the Napa Valley Register correctly broke the story that Latitude 38 is organizing the three-day BottleRock music festival at Napa Valley Expo to be held starting on May 30. More »
BREAKING NEWS ON BOATS IMPOUNDED IN MEXICO
AGACE agents not 10 feet from me are signing final documents that will make Riviera Nayarit Marina a Depositaria, which will immediately release the 53 boats that have been impounded here since late November. More »
Vallejo Race Rescheduled
The Great Vallejo Race dates have changed to April 26-27. Mark your calendars! The YRA Spring #1 race will be on May 3, and other race dates may change as well. More »
Coutts Venue Shopping
Oracle Team USA’s CEO, Russell Coutts told the Associated Press last Saturday that sailing officials are still in talks with other venues about hosting the 35th America’s Cup in August, 2017. More »
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