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Politics as Usual
In last month’s Sightings, we expanded on a May 11 ‘Lectronic Latitude report on Washington’s ban on copper bottom paint and that California was close to passing a similar law in SB 623. More »
Hurricane Beatriz Fizzles
About to board our Alaskan Airlines flight yesterday morning from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, where we would pick up Profligate for a Baja Bash, we got the news the flight was postponed indefinitely. More »
“Honey, I Think We Have a Problem”
An estimated 10,000 bees crammed themselves in and around Windsome Winch’s main last week.
© Mary Kraybill
It’s not uncommon for sailors to come down to their boat after a prolonged absence only to find a bird’s nest tucked into the main — usually after raising the sail. More »
How Will You Celebrate Summer Sailstice?
How will you spend the Summer Sailstice weekend? Don’t even try to top Loick Peyron’s two-day plan.
© 2011 B. Stichelbaut / BPCE
As many grade-school scholars know, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere occurs when our old friend Mr. More »
Which is the ‘Failing State’?
Northern California’s Louis Kruk sailed to Mexico about four years ago with his sweetheart Laura Willerton aboard their Beneteau 42 Cirque. They only intended to cruise Mexico for about four months, but they enjoyed it so much they’ve been doing it every winter since. More »
2010 Boating Stats Released
The U.S. Coast Guard have released their recreational boating statistics for 2010, which is always an illuminating read. For example, take a guess which month had the highest percentage of fatal accidents. More »
SPECIAL REPORT: AC 45 Cartwheel
The AC34s were showing off for the media yesterday before one of them performed a perfect pitchpole (check out the vid below)!
© Oracle Racing / Guilain Grenier
A pair of sleek AC 45 cats demonstrated their eye-popping speed and agility yesterday, as a huge contingent of both local and international press looked on from the decks of the replica schooner America. More »
A-Cup to Promote Local Youth Sailing
For several years now, members of a group called GoSailingSF have been quietly working behind the scenes to increase public awareness of sailing opportunities here in the Bay Area, and ultimately to increase participation in sailing on our local waters. More »
Still Burning from Lack of Response
We don’t want to flog this dead horse any more than necessary, but the story of the Alameda Fire Department doing absolutely nothing to come to the aid of 53-year old Raymond Zack in neck-deep water off Crown Beach on Memorial Day just won’t die. More »
The Bride Wore Blue Socks and TopSiders
The groom and bride aboard their luxurious new Prout 50 catamaran.
latitude/Richard
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC As the steward for the La Gamelle Syndicate’s Olson 30 La Gamelle, which is currently berthed at Marina Village in Alameda, we’ve suddenly gained a whole new group of sailing friends in that part of the world. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC As the steward for the La Gamelle Syndicate’s Olson 30 La Gamelle, which is currently berthed at Marina Village in Alameda, we’ve suddenly gained a whole new group of sailing friends in that part of the world. More »
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