Posts by John Riise
Remembering George
Per request, we received several nice remembrances of George Olson, who passed away on November 12. We’d intended to run some of them in the December issue, which went out the door this morning. More »
Eight Bells – George Olson
We’re sorry to report that George Olson lost a long battle with cancer last weekend. He died on November 12 in Santa Cruz, surrounded by wife Lyn Neale, his two grown children Adrian and Kristina, and other family. More »
Biggest Drug Bust in Irish History
The biggest drug bust in Irish history occurred on the high seas on November 6, when armed teams boarded the MacGregor 65 Dances With Waves about 150 miles southwest of County Cork. More »
Eight Bells – Joanne McFee
We were shocked to receive the news last evening that Joanne McFee of Island YC had passed away on Wednesday. When she didn’t answer repeated phone calls, authorities were called and found her dead in her Alameda home. More »
Queen’s Final Voyage
After nearly 40 years of service, the Queen Elizabeth II began her final voyage last Saturday — by being blown onto a sandbar near Southampton. Fortunately, it was a soft landing. More »
90 Day Wondering
As you know, Governor Schwarznegger signed a new state budget at the end of September. As most boaters will probably also know, in addition he signed a bill that once again killed the so-called 90-Day Yacht Club. More »
Stowe Away
Remember 56-year-old Reid Stowe — hero to some, whack job to others — who is bobbing around the world’s oceans as you read this, attempting to set a record for the longest consecutive time at sea? More »
Eight Bells – Mike Campbell
The sailing world — and the real world — has lost another one of the good guys. Long Beach’s Mike Campbell died on Friday after a long battle with carcinoid syndrome. More »
Princess Tai Ping Open at Hyde Street Pier
The crew raises the mainsail on Princess Tai Ping as she heads out of Aquatic Park for a sail last week. Even the ‘tanbark’ dye used in the canvas sails – to prevent mold – was historically correct. More »
Chinese Junk ‘Racing’
Princess Tai Ping will be sailing the Bay this Saturday.
Princess Tai Ping
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sailors interested in the days of old should make plans to go out this Sunday and see a bit of history on the move. More »
©2008 Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sailors interested in the days of old should make plans to go out this Sunday and see a bit of history on the move. More »
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