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The Aussies are Coming!

May 4, 2011
We were up in the Harbormaster’s Office at Marina Bay in Richmond last week, where we bumped into Phil Howe, an old friend and yacht broker. Phil had a big smile on his face because he’d just sold a Beneteau 40.7 to a buyer from Melbourne, Australia. More »

Where Were You on Opening Day?

May 2, 2011
When the sun is shining and the breeze is up, it’s easy to make new converts to the sport of sailing. latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC "Yee-hah, we’re having some fun now!" More »

Looking for Bridge Doppler

Last week we reported on Laurie Chaikin’s successful trip under a 70-ft bridge on her Leopard 45 Charleette II, which sports a 71-ft mast. First Mate Ron Taillon wonders if there’s a way to confirm the clearance before you get to the point of no return. More »

Tea with a Legend

April 29, 2011
Henk de Velde, the only person to have ever circumnavigated nonstop on a catamaran, is visiting the Bay Area through the weekend. latitude/LaDonna
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s not everyday that you get to share a cup of tea with a sailing legend, but that’s just what this writer did today. More »

Sign of the Times?

April 27, 2011
Are you in the ‘zone’ yet? If so, make sure you’re in the right zone, or it will also be ‘tow time’. © Dwight Witherspoon Reader Dwight Witherspoon of the Islander 36 Surfseaker sent us a photo of a sign posted at the dinghy/fishing dock at 15th St. More »

Petaluma or Bust

As any sailor knows, approaching a bridge with a relatively low — but doable — clearance can really get your blood pumping. Even if the chart indicates you’ll have 20 feet of clear air between the top of your mast and the bridge, from deck level it always looks like you’re headed straight for a dismasting. More »
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Ira of Bolinas Takes Antigua Classic

April 25, 2011
Ira aboard his much-loved Lone Fox, which was built in Scotland for Commander Whitbread in 1957. Lone Fox
©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sincere congratulations on three levels are due Ira Epstein of Bolinas, the owner of the 1962 Robert Clark-designed classic 65-ft wood ketch Lone Fox. More »

Laura Dekker is Galapagos-Bound

April 22, 2011
Laura Dekker, 15, has made it through the Panama Canal and is now bound for the Galapagos. Guppy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC It’s been awhile since our last report on Laura Dekker, the 15-year-old Dutch girl who wants to become the youngest solo circumnavigator aboard her Jeanneau Gin Fizz Guppy. More »