Sailing and Stumbling Through History
Captain James Cook’s exploration of Aotearoa, or New Zealand, might be most significant for what wasn’t found: the fabled Great Southern Continent. Cartographers in the 18th century believed that land in the Northern Hemisphere should be “balanced” with land south of the equator. More »
This Week in Pandemic Sailing News . . .
"With the park closed and no boats permitted to dock in Ayala Cove, the sea lions appear to have reclaimed it as their own."
Following the Rules, Until You Don’t
Today, New Zealand went from its “Level 4” lockdown — the highest, most strict tier — down to “Level 3.” More businesses will be allowed to open, and more activities will be allowed.
Chafe Is Your Enemy
We’ve heard the mantra before, “Chafe is your enemy.” I thought this upon noticing the tow bridle for a friend’s inflatable dinghy was rubbing at its attachment points.
Randall Reeves’ Figure 8 Voyage Book(s)
We asked Randall Reeves if he was going to write a book about the Figure 8 Voyage — or voyages. Reeves had been writing a blog since long before he departed on his singlehanded, round-the-bottom- and-top-of-the-world-in-one-season trips.
Arriving on Strange, Empty Shores in a Foreign Land
In November 1769, the HMS Endeavour, under the command of Captain James Cook, sailed into Maramaratotara Bay, New Zealand, to observe yet another rare astronomical event.
Caption Contest(!)
Here's your April Caption Contest(!). Be sure to check out the May issue of Latitude 38 for the winner and top 10 entries.
Keeping Creative (and Sane) in the Time of COVID
Greetings, Latitude Nation, from 37° South.
Life here in New Zealand is probably similar to that in the rest of the world: The main attractions are your living room, Netflix and taking long, destination-less walks. More »
Are You Seeking Notoriety as a Sailor?
Back in the late 1980s, we remember hearing about some obscure survey asking Americans to name sailors
State Will Impose High-Impact Waterfront Development
Soon, high-rise hotels, condos and the accoutrements of gentrification might not be just a possibility in waterfront cities, but a requirement.
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