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Nelson’s Auction Moved to Feb 8
In the aftermath of the abrupt closure of Nelson’s Marine last May, a wide variety of boats and marine equipment remained unclaimed on the boatyard’s property at 1500 Ferry Point, Alameda. All these items will be auctioned off February 8, beginning at 1 p.m. More »
The Poop From Impounded Boats In Mexico Hits the Fan
For decades Mexico has been a favorite cruising destination of both American and Canadian sailors. But will the recent impounds now scare them away?
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC A month after 338 foreign boats were illegally impounded in various marinas around Mexico, the poop is really starting to hit the fan. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC A month after 338 foreign boats were illegally impounded in various marinas around Mexico, the poop is really starting to hit the fan. More »
Why Mexico Is Still A Third World Country
"One of the reasons Mexico remains a Third World country is because it continues to appoint people to positions of power who don’t have any idea what they are doing." This is the opinion of one of the most mild-mannered and respected marina owner/managers in Mexico, one who is also one of the most knowledgeable on Mexican maritime law. More »
Earth Wind Map Is Beyond Cool
This morning the amazing Earth Wind Map gives us a vivid depiction of the strong winds currently hammering New England and Northern Europe.
Earth Wind Map
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC The Information Age has been a boon to mariners in more ways than we can count, providing innovations such as GPS, chart plotters, AIS and GRIB files, all of which greatly enhance the safety of travel on the ocean. More »
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC The Information Age has been a boon to mariners in more ways than we can count, providing innovations such as GPS, chart plotters, AIS and GRIB files, all of which greatly enhance the safety of travel on the ocean. More »
Happy Holidays from Latitude 38
The holidays are almost in full swing, and since our January issue is off to the presses, it’s time for us to take a well-deserved break and enjoy some time with our families and friends. More »
Hospital Cove Corrected
"I think a young Coastie can be forgiven for not knowing where Hospital Cove is because s/he may never have heard the name before," writes Tony Johnson, who sails his Catalina 22 Whisper out of San Francisco. More »
BREAKING NEWS: Artemis’ AC72 Flips, Crewman Dies
One of Artemis Racing’s AC72 capsized near Alcatraz.
© 2013 ABC 7 News
An Artemis Racing AC72 cat flipped in the Central Bay this afternoon at approximately 1:10 this afternoon.
From aerial photos it appears that the Swedish team’s boat suffered major damage; the forward crossbeam appears to have parted from one of the amas or broken. More »
Rush of Entries for 20th Baja Ha-Ha
Every May, when online registration for the Baja Ha-Ha cruisers’ rally opens, the rush to sign up is so intense it reminds us of the famous Oklahoma Land Rush. We can picture sailors all along the West Coast hunched over their computers with their fingers poised to pounce on the keyboard as soon as the registration site goes live at noon on May 1. More »
Baja Ha-Ha Sign-ups Begin Now!
All sorts of boats, run by sailors from all walks of life, have entered the Baja Ha-Ha during the past 19 years.
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©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you’ve been itching to pull the trigger on your Mexico cruising dreams, today is the day to commit. More »
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC If you’ve been itching to pull the trigger on your Mexico cruising dreams, today is the day to commit. More »
Whatever Happened To . . . ?
It seems common that certain sailboats make an outsized impression on sailors when they’re young. Over time, the boats disappear and/or are forgotten. But then without apparent reason, the now-older sailor recalls fond memories of the boat, and wonders whatever happened to her. More »
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