Current News
A Prelude to Earth Day
Who says picking up trash can’t be fun? At the Bitter End’s recent Go Green event, everybody got into the spirit.
© 2009 Guy Clothier
Here in the U.S., Earth Day doesn’t occur until April 22. More »
Nautical Stimulus Package Announced
In an effort to boost the softening marine industry, the Obama Administration announced today a nautical twist within its stimulus package. This grant opportunity is targeted to fall in line with other green initiatives, focusing on the “zero carbon” benefits of sailing. More »
Latitude 38 – Still Cheap and Easy
This is no joke – sailors will be racing around like wild hares today, eager to grab the new Latitude.
latitude/Annie
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Although many formerly reliable institutions are coming adrift from their moorings during these troubled times, it’s refreshing to know you can still count on Latitude 38 to be free, easy to find, and jam-packed with all the latest nautical news from the West Coast and beyond. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Although many formerly reliable institutions are coming adrift from their moorings during these troubled times, it’s refreshing to know you can still count on Latitude 38 to be free, easy to find, and jam-packed with all the latest nautical news from the West Coast and beyond. More »
Dramatic Rescue in DHF
When longtime Sausalito resident and friend of Latitude Dave Wilhite was diagnosed with leukemia in 2004, he moved to Bellingham, WA, to be close to his parents while he waited to die. More »
Mayan For Sale
David Crosby’s schooner Mayan sailing off Southern California.
Yachtworld
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC One of the prettiest classic yachts on the West Coast is up for sale, and she comes with an interesting provenance. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC One of the prettiest classic yachts on the West Coast is up for sale, and she comes with an interesting provenance. More »
Cruiser Murdered in Thailand
Malcolm Robertson, 64, was murdered by young pirates in Thailand. His wife Linda, 57, survived her ordeal with minor injuries.
Mr. Bean
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC British cruisers Malcolm and Linda Robertson were anchored off the Buntang Islands in southern Thailand on Monday when three hammer- and machete-wielding pirates reportedly boarded their 44-ft steel Bruce Roberts cutter Mr. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC British cruisers Malcolm and Linda Robertson were anchored off the Buntang Islands in southern Thailand on Monday when three hammer- and machete-wielding pirates reportedly boarded their 44-ft steel Bruce Roberts cutter Mr. More »
Sleeping Giant Awakens
Some people don’t believe that the South Tower Demon exists. They explain those instant changes in wind direction and velocity — which often cause nearby boats to spin out and momentarily head right toward the tower — by spouting lame ‘facts’ based on supposed real-world physics. More »
Panama Canal YC Bulldozed
Bulldozers made short work of destroying the Panama Canal YC at the end of February.
© 2009 Webb Logg
The Panama Canal Yacht Club in Colon, on the Caribbean end of the Panama Canal, is no more. More »
Spectacular Volcanic Eruptions in Tonga
The twin islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha’apai have become one large pumice island. It should only take a few months for the ocean to wear it back down.
© Robert Stone
On Monday, a Tongan volcano that had been quiet since 1988 blew its stack. More »
Heavy Lifting
The Left Coast Lifter will soon be put to work on the new Bay Bridge.
© 2009 Erik Simonson
You may have seen it already, and if not, you won’t be able to miss it when you’re sailing near Treasure Island. More »
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