"I’m not an activist," writes Molly Pruyn of Richmond YC. "I’m just a 59-year-old nurse who has spent every summer in the Delta since I was born. I don’t think the majority of yacht clubs and sailors are aware of the danger the Delta is facing. More »

The Catalina 36 was nicely fitted out with lifesaving gear, lazyjacks, a dodger, a rollerfurler and more. But when the helmsman falls asleep, none of that helps. © 2013 Rich Kane We can’t help feeling a little sorry for Stephen Fryer. More »

Jeanne Socrates left Victoria in October on a nonstop solo circumnavigation. She’s finding the Southern Ocean to be much tamer than her last time around. © Ken Pfister Two years ago today we reported that Jeanne Socrates’ second attempt at sailing nonstop around the world came to an end when she suffered a brutal knockdown as she approached Cape Horn. More »

We took 24 people out on Profligate on New Year’s Eve, including about 18 teens. As those who have had them know, teens have an incredible ability to instantly grasp such subjects as music, smart phones, and members of the opposite sex. More »

The new year is a time for reflection and fresh starts. Each January we reflect on the top stories of the previous year in our Year In Review feature. If you haven’t picked up your copy of January’s Latitude 38 yet — delivery started on Friday — they should be available at your favorite pick-up spot by now (or will be soon). More »

‘Tis the season for lighted boat parades, gatherings with friends, and catching up with all the latest sailing news in Latitude 38. latitude/Annie
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Here in the Bay Area it’s due to be cold, cold, cold for the next couple of days, so we assume only heavily dressed diehards will be out sailing. More »

If you’re stumped — or perhaps in a near-panic — over what to get your favorite sailors for Christmas, we’ve got a few suggestions. First, take off your raincoat, set down your car keys and pour yourself a tall glass of egg nog (yeah, the spiked version). More »

Although Cyclone Evan passed on the opposite side of Fiji’s Viti Levu Island, its force was strong enough to ground the container ship Captain Tasman and another ship at the Suva harbor entrance. More »

As this NASA satellite image reveals the storm winds were very tightly packed as it slammed into Viti Levu yesterday. © 2012 NASA Although the islands of Fiji are often referred to as a tropical paradise, they’ve been more like a tropical hell for the past 24 hours, as Tropical Cyclone Evan battered the island nation’s western portions — including Nadi, the third largest population center, and nearby Vuda Point Marina, where many cruising boats lay over for the season. More »