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‘Sumatra II’ Skipper Recovering from Loss
Happy to be alive, Jerry poses with Scarlett Lucy’s captain after safely reaching Sydney.
Scarlett Lucy
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "I think the actual grieving over the loss of Sumatra may come later," explains Dr. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC "I think the actual grieving over the loss of Sumatra may come later," explains Dr. More »
Young Sailors Found off Pismo Beach
The two novice sailors we reported as missing on Monday were found later that day by the Coast Guard C-130 searching for them. Zeb Tryon, 21, and Chris Reuter, 18, were spotted aboard their newly purchased Coronado 27 off Pismo Beach and were later escorted into Port San Luis. More »
Protest Planned for Dinius Hearing
We love to give credit where it’s due, so we’re compelled to compliment Channel 7’s I-Team reporter Dan Noyes, yet again, on his incredible coverage of the persecution . . . More »
Today Is World Oceans Day
Another way to celebrate World Oceans Day today is to go sailing!
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©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC No, this is not just another lame Hallmark Holiday. When the United Nations recently designated June 8 as World Oceans Day, its aim was to increase public awareness of the dire state of the world’s underwater ecosystems, and to inspire both public and governmental action. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC No, this is not just another lame Hallmark Holiday. When the United Nations recently designated June 8 as World Oceans Day, its aim was to increase public awareness of the dire state of the world’s underwater ecosystems, and to inspire both public and governmental action. More »
Young Sailors Missing off Catalina
The Coast Guard is asking for the public’s help in the search for two Northern California sailors who set off from Catalina Island on Friday bound for Santa Cruz. Zebulon Tryon, 21, and Chris Reuter, whose age is somewhere between 18 and 25, set sail from Avalon Harbor aboard their newly acquired 1973 Coronado 27. More »
Around the Americas
Prior to departure, Schrader (far right) and his crew strike a pose with Seattle’s renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly (with eye patch).
© Courtesy Around the Americas
Having already sailed in all of Earth’s oceans, two-time circumnavigator Mark Schrader is now captaining a unique expedition dubbed Around the Americas, which aims to raise awareness of the issues threatening the marine environment — including global climate change. More »
Angel Island State Park Threatened
The cover of the June issue of Latitude 38 features beautiful Ayala Cove on Angel Island. How ironic is it then, that the Island, which is a state park, is on the chopping block, slated for closure in the face of the state’s budgetary woes? More »
Prime Time for Youth Sailing
“Starboard!” Kids will be learning to sail all over the Bay this summer. Seen here are young salts from Tiburon YC.
© Pat Lopez
Summer’s here and the time is right for . More »
Sumatra Sinks Off Australia
Jerry Morgan was plucked out of the Tasman Sea by the brave and determined crew of the Scarlett Lucy.
Scarlett Lucy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC San Francisco-based cruiser Jerry Morgan, 72, and a Kiwi crewmember, 39, were rescued last Friday after Morgan’s Trintella 53 Sumatra sank 320 miles off the Australian coast. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC San Francisco-based cruiser Jerry Morgan, 72, and a Kiwi crewmember, 39, were rescued last Friday after Morgan’s Trintella 53 Sumatra sank 320 miles off the Australian coast. More »
They’re At It Again
Remember the persistence of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character in The Terminator? Nothing could stop him from his mission to kill Sarah Connor. And it appears he’s just as motivated to kill the Department of Boating and Waterways, also known as Cal Boating. More »
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