West Coast Sailing
Latitude’s Boat of the Month
In October 1983, we published a 'Boat of the Month' story on the already well-established Santa Cruz 27.
Local Cruisers Crash Beneteau Rendezvous
Fancy seeing you here. Beneteau sailors' surprise meet-up at Catalina.
Can You Help Brian Help Eduardo?
No tourists now, no trips, no income. Like many Mexicans, Eduardo is hunkered down doing the best he can with odd jobs.
Catamaran ‘Hokahey’ and Her Crew Come to the Rescue
We hear a conversation on the VHF radio between the Coast Guard and a 28-ft powerboat without power on the San Joaquin River.
No More Happy Days
Nobody wanted an old cement boat. Not even for free. The only option was to give her a sea funeral.
Good Samaritans Rally to Assist Sailors Awaiting Rescue
Good Samaritans from three, separate vessels rallied to assist the US Coast Guard in the rescue of three sailors on Friday night.
Mexico Cruising Update from South of the Border
There are many considerations for deciding whether to cruise to Mexico this year.
Big Wind, Big Waves, Max Ebb and Small Boats
Last weekend a group of Lasers gathered to take on the Central Bay. Decorated and dedicated Laser aficionado Chris Boome sent in this report.
Moore 33 Specs and Renderings Released
Alan Andrews designed the Moore 33, and Ron Moore plans to build a fleet of them at Moore Sailboats, Inc., in Watsonville. Readers asked for more info.
Potter Yachters ‘Clear out the Haze’
This week we received a letter from Potter Yachter Jim "Goose" Gossman, a regular Latitude contributor and small boat enthusiast.
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