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Cruisers Deaths on Quest
‘Stunned’ is the only word that can describe our reaction to the murders yesterday, at the hands of Somali pirates, of veteran cruisers Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest and their Seattle crew Robert Riggle and Phyllis Macay. According to the U.S. military, negotiations that were being conducted as…
Zihua Sailfest Gives Young Scholars Hope
For indigenous kids from Zihua’s hillside communities, a day at the beach isn’t all that common. But during Sailfest many of them enjoy beach games with the cruisers and frolicking in the surf of Zihua Bay. © 2011 Margaret Reid Throughout Mexico and Central America there’s a long tradition of cruising sailors giving both their…
RC 44s Descend On San Diego
Preparations for the Oracle RC44 Cup San Diego are already underway on the Boradway Pier in the heart of Downtown. © Dobbs Davis If you’re interested in getting just a little taste of what the 34th America’s Cup might feel like, your chance is just around the corner. Oracle Racing CEO Russell Coutts’ very successful…
Sailing Isn’t Just for the Rich
Recent sailing convert Monica Bland shared her views on the sport on KQED radio today (just press play to hear them). Couldn’t have said it better ourselves! In addition to great taste in sports, Monica also has excellent taste in reading material! © 2011 Monica Bland
SPECIAL REPORT: American Hostages Killed
Scott and Jean Adam, owners of Quest, and crew Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle were killed by Somali pirates this morning. Quest©2011 Latitude 38 Media, LLC According to U.S. military sources, American cruisers Scott and Jean Adam of the Marina del Rey-based Davidson 58 Quest, and their Seattle guests Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle, were…