Safety
No Sign of Donald Lawson As ‘Defiant’ Reportedly Spotted off Acapulco
Donald Lawson's capsized trimaran 'Defiant' has been located off the coast of Acapulco. Authorities have so far been unable to reach the vessel.
What’s Going On in the Pacific? — A Season of Life-threatening Incidents
In light of an unusually high number of life-threatening incidents in the Pacific this year, Andy Turpin wrote to 'Latitude 38' with some comments.
Australian Sailor Rescued After Being Spotted Adrift in the Pacific
An Australian sailor and his dog have been rescued by a Mexican fishing boat after being found adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
The Story Behind This Month’s Caption Contest(!)
While the photo looks disastrous, the reports were that no one was hurt. Once that fact was established, the speculations were rife.
Sailor Rescued in Southern Ocean Claims Collision With Sunfish
A 22-year-old sailor was on a circumnavigation of Australia, when his boat was damaged and he sustained injuries, causing him to initiate a rescue from the Southern Ocean.
Caption Contest(!) — The World-Famous ‘Latitude 38’
An oldie, but a goodie … according to the related news reports, there were no injuries.
Some Background on S/V ‘Ishi,’ From the Captain’s Friend
In mid-March we shared a story about the 55-ft sloop 'Ishi.' A friend of the boat's captain has shared some background about the man and his vessel.
‘Yasukole’ Found in American Samoa After 78 Days at Sea
The father-son crew of Dave and Zachary Wysopal aboard the 45-ft Island Trader ketch 'Yasukole' are alive and well in American Samoa, having made landfall last Friday (June 30), after 78 days at sea.
Mystery Powerboat Turns Up the Wrong Way at Sausalito Boat Ramp
A mystery boat owner's Fourth of July celebrations in Sausalito took a wrong turn last night when their boat turned turtle at the launching ramp.
Happy Fourth of July on the Bay and Beyond
Have you been able to get out for some Fourth of July-weekend sailing? There's been spectacular weather in places, and we hope you've all been taking advantage!
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