Current News
Sailboat Thefts
While Johnny Depp is charming as Captain Jack Sparrow, he may be having a bad influence on Florida’s thieves. For some as yet unknown reason, 35-year-old Daniel Johns thought it would be a good idea to steal Robert Caco’s Morgan Out Islander 41 Segue from its slip near Naples. More »
Big Brother Run Amok
We knew sailors were an opinionated bunch but you guys really had some things to say regarding Monday’s report that Homeland Security wants to initiate bomb searches on rec boats:
"This administration is doing everything it can to create a police state, using the pretext of protecting us from terrorism. More »
Daysailor or Terrorist Threat?
In an effort to step up national security, Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff announced plans last month for a new anti-terrorism initiative that would screen and inspect small recreational boats for bombs. More »
Mystery Solved
In the August 10 edition of ‘Lectronic we wondered about the origins of a ‘Mystery Boat’ washed up on an outer island of the Marshalls. We received several colorful theories which we ran in November’s Loose Lips. More »
Boat Fire at Palmira Marina
Robin Aitken Hardy of the San Pedro-based trawler The Cat’s Meow sent us this report of a boat fire in Marina Palmira on October 20:
"The 80+-ft Mexico-flagged yacht Mi Barú was tied up to the end tie of Dock Two when a fire broke out around 9 a.m. More »
Fireboat Tiburon Christened Saturday
Ken Royal christens the new fireboat Tiburon with pride. Royal has been an integral part of the creation of this high-powered jet catamaran.
latitude/Annie
©2007 Latitude 38 Media, LLC A new 35-ft fireboat for the Bay was christened over the weekend at San Francisco YC in Tiburon. More »
©2007 Latitude 38 Media, LLC A new 35-ft fireboat for the Bay was christened over the weekend at San Francisco YC in Tiburon. More »
Bottom Paint Study Begins
In the September 21 edition of ‘Lectronic, we put out a call for volunteer bottoms to join in a study sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceutica to test new ‘green’ bottom paint in the Bay Area. More »
Why Did the Sea Lion Cross the Road?
To find out how many Richmond police it takes to shoo a wayward pinniped back to the water.
“Book him, Danno.”
© 2007 Aaron Detrick
Aaron Detrick, who took this cameraphone shot, thought a major crime had been committed when he pulled up to Marina Bay recently to find at least 10 cop cars lined up in front of the marina. More »
Three Dead in Chicago J/35 Accident
Four crew aboard the Chicago-based J/35 Jason were on their way to the boatyard on last Wednesday to haul out for the winter when crewmember 38-year-old Alexander Childers fell overboard. A small craft advisory had been issued just hours before and the seas had built to 10 feet when the accident happened. More »
Coasties Rescue Two from Passing Wind II
The two crew aboard the 38-ft sailboat Passing Wind II were rescued by the Coast Guard yesterday after they were dismasted about 40 miles off Pt. San Pedro. The Coasties received an EPIRB alert around 10:15 a.m. More »
Receive emails when 'Lectronic Latitude is updated. SUBSCRIBE