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Eight Bells – Mik Beatie
We are sorry to report that Mik Beatie died suddenly, yet peacefully, at his Corte Madera home on Thursday, December 11, with wife Suzi at his side. He was 67.
Michael Lauren Beatie was born in Hood River, Oregon, on April Fool’s Day, 1941. More »
Quéméré Rescued, Kiteboat Abandoned
Courageous kiteboater Anne Quemere in happier times.
© Arien Challenge
As reported in Wednesday’s ‘Lectronic, French adventurer Anne Quéméré was forced to abandon her unprecedented attempt to sail solo from San Francisco to Tahiti aboard a vessel propelled only by a kiteboarding-style kite. More »
Kiteboater Aborts TransPacific Attempt
Anne and her unique vessel in better times.
© Adrien Challenge
When French adventurer Anne Quéméré set out from San Francisco on November 4 bound for Tahiti, getting stuck in the equatorial doldrums (ITCZ) was undoubtedly one of her greatest fears. More »
Rollin’
“I’m glad that wasn’t the windward mark for the day,” says Victor regarding this roller that appeared suddenly off Pt. Bonita.
© Val Ellicott
With the light winds and lack of rain we’re currently seeing along California’s Central Coast, this would seem to be an ideal window for moving boats to sunnier southern latitudes. More »
Cityfront’s Best Kept Secret
Pier 1 1/2’s 180-ft public dock has been open for a year but is practically deserted. The high-end Peruvian restaurant La Mar Cebicheria Peruana is conveniently located at the head of dock. More »
Seller Beware!
We built our boat, Morning Star, in our backyard over a 20 year period — she was even featured in Latitude 38 in 1996, the year we launched her. Selling Morning Star is like selling a child, but finances dictate the sale, so we advertised in sailing magazines and on numerous sell-your-own-boat websites. More »
Settling in For Winter
Room with a view – the surrounding panoramas of the Bay are one of the pluses of Loch Lomond’s quiet North Bay location.
© Richard Gillette
"One of the things I love about this place, is the ever-changing quality of the light," says professional photographer and captain Richard Gillette. More »
Remembering George
Per request, we received several nice remembrances of George Olson, who passed away on November 12. We’d intended to run some of them in the December issue, which went out the door this morning. More »
ARC Starts with a Fleet of 211
At 211 boats, this year’s ARC cruising class fell short of record numbers.
© Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
The 23rd Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, the granddaddy of all cruising rallies, started from the Canary Islands over the weekend. More »
Eight Bells – George Olson
We’re sorry to report that George Olson lost a long battle with cancer last weekend. He died on November 12 in Santa Cruz, surrounded by wife Lyn Neale, his two grown children Adrian and Kristina, and other family. More »
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