Posts by Andy Turpin
Big Hearts with the Holiday Spirit
Sailor on a mission: Captain Kirk Miller was all smiles when he showed up at the Encinal Yacht Club docks with a boatload of Christmas toys. In addition to Legos, dolls, toy trucks, games and craft projects, some lucky kid will receive ‘Safety Bear’, who made the Bay crossing wearing his lifejacket. More »
Dramatic Damage for Solo Racers
Le Souffle du Nord on December 19. The IMOCA 60 monohull hit a UFO, and her hull is breaking apart.
© 2016 Thomas Ruyant
Day 43 for the Vendée Globe nonstop solo race around the world sees some trials and triumph in the Southern Ocean. More »
Another Shout-Out for Boating App Tips
One frustrating aspect of living in this ‘app-happy’ era of endless innovation is that is it seems almost impossible to keep up with the latest, greatest developments. That’s certainly true when it comes to smartphone, tablet and computer software related to boating — which is precisely why we did a call-out to ‘Lec Lat readers last week asking for tips on their favorite boating apps. More »
Solution to Uncanceled TIP Dilemma
If you never intend to sail your boat to Mexico, you may be weary of reading our occasional updates on obtaining, canceling and renewing that country’s mandatory Temporary Import Permits. But if you do intend to cruise south of the border, it’s important that you follow the rules correctly. More »
Tell Us Why You Love NW Sailing
With a little luck, you can snag a berth in front of Victoria, BC’s Empress Hotel — at the center of that sparkling-clean port’s many shoreside attractions.
latitude/Andy
©2016Latitude 38 Media, LLC In a bareboat chartering report a few years back, we referred to the cruising grounds containing the Gulf and San Juan islands as "the Greater Puget Sound area." More »
©2016Latitude 38 Media, LLC In a bareboat chartering report a few years back, we referred to the cruising grounds containing the Gulf and San Juan islands as "the Greater Puget Sound area." More »
Imprisoned Cruiser in Legal Limbo
On Thursday, the government of Tonga officially requested extradition of American cruiser Dean Jay Fletcher, 54, to stand trial in that island nation’s capital, Nuku’alofa, for the alleged murder of his Canadian wife Patricia Linne Kearney last summer. More »
What Are Your Favorite Boating Apps?
Needless to say, the development of smart phones and tablets, in combination with the specialized apps that support them, have led to dramatic changes in the way millions of people acquire information and conduct their lives — including boaters. More »
Give Us Your Rainy-Day Project Ideas
In anticipation of the many cold, wet days that lie ahead tthis winter — when even diehard sailors would think twice about heading out on the water — we’re working on an article that will introduce you to a variety of rainy-day projects that a typical do-it-yourselfer could handle. More »
Bay Ship Buys Svendsen’s
There has been plenty of unsettling news lately concerning the Alameda Marina complex, but Bay Ship’s acquisition of Svendsen’s is largely seen as positive.
latitude/Chris
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC In most corners of the sailing world, a boatyard changing hands would not be particularly earthshaking news. More »
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC In most corners of the sailing world, a boatyard changing hands would not be particularly earthshaking news. More »
December Latitudes on the Street Today
Our ‘cover girls’ this month are vintage Farallon Clippers Credit and VIP, seen charging upwind during October’s Jessica Cup. (Local photographer Chris Ray captured the image.)
© 2016 Graphic Latitude/Annie
Just in time for the weekend, the December issue of Latitude 38 magazine is being distributed today all over the Bay Area, and will also be available on the website to read online or download — for free, as always — by mid-afternoon today. More »
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