Safety
Sailor Dies in Newport Bermuda Race
Colin Golder, from New Providence, N.J., has died in the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race after going overboard.
R2AK Stage 1 Spills, Chills and Thrills
The day before the Race to Alaska started, Race HQ extended the time window for racers to complete Stage One to Victoria by a full 24 hours. Why?
Painful to Watch, the Loss of ‘Eleonora E’
The schooner 'Eleanora E' has sunk at her dock after being struck by an offshore rescue vessel.
Steve Fossett’s Former ORMA 60 ‘Lakota’ Attacked off Yemen
Another ORMA 60 trimaran survives danger on the high seas while sailing back to the Med from the Philippines.
It’s National Safe Boating Week
The National Safe Boating Council reminds us that, just ahead of the boating-busy Memorial Day Weekend, there's a thing called National Safe Boating Week.
Man and Dog Escape Injury in Sailboat Explosion
The explosion may have been the result of a propane buildup in the cabin.
BAMA Conducts Emergency Steering Training
The Bay Area Multihull Association conducted an emergency-steering training event south of Yerba Buena Island.
Celestial Navigation Remains Reliable When GPS Fails
Everyone knows GPS and digital devices have made navigation far easier. Yet digital systems can be fragile, and knowing celestial navigation is an excellent backup.
Coast Guard Shuts Down Illegal Charter Vessels in San Diego Bay
Three illegal charter vessels were issued a captain of the port order that restricts the boats from operating until they have satisfied "all valid charter requirements to the Coast Guard."
Video Footage of ‘Wan Hai 176’ Under Tow From Point Reyes
It wasn't until we saw this video that we understood the precariousness and difficulty of last weekend's towing operation.
Receive emails when 'Lectronic Latitude is updated. SUBSCRIBE