Current News
AGACE Puts yet Another Bullet in Mexico’s Foot
This just in. The owners of one boat impounded in Ensenada tells us that Mexican IRS (AGACE) has accepted at least one boat owner’s application to have their boat released. The AGACE agent told them it will take two weeks to get the official release letter. More »
More Brazen Smuggling Activity
On December 9 we reported that drug smugglers were taking increasingly brazen measures to import drugs to the US. Smuggler’s use of fast, open pangas (Mexican fishing boats) to motor up the West Coast is of great concern to California’s law enforcement authorities, and specifically the US Coast Guard, which is tasked with maritime surveillance and drug interdiction efforts. More »
New SF Boat Show Next Week
The first annual Progressive San Francisco Boat Show, brought to you by the National Marine Manufacturers Association, takes place January 23-26 at Pier 48 and AT&T Park’s McCovey Cove.
Sailing on San Francisco Bay on a summer’s day. More »
Angel Island Ferry Service
The California Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding a public meeting tomorrow (January 16) to discuss the best options for providing ferry service to and from Angel Island State Park — a cherished San Francisco Bay landmark. More »
Share Your Alaska Eagle Memories
No boat we know of has done more to introduce would-be offshore sailors to the rigors of blue-water sailing.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We felt a bit sad after learning that the longtime flagship of the Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship, Alaska Eagle, had been sold, and will soon return to her Dutch roots. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC We felt a bit sad after learning that the longtime flagship of the Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship, Alaska Eagle, had been sold, and will soon return to her Dutch roots. More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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