Posts by Tim Henry
Who Needs Some Good News?
Latitude Nation — We were going to publish some good news this morning, but unfortunately, it was canceled due to the ongoing pandemic.
We’re not sure when it’s appropriate to start making jokes and try to carve out some sliver of normalcy in our lives. More »
Coast Guard Removes Long-Grounded Boat from Hawaiian Shores
A boat that had gone aground on the Big Island of Hawaii more than a month ago has finally been removed, according to the Coast Guard.
On Tuesday, Coast Guard contractors stabilized the Midway Island, a 63-ft fishing vessel, which appeared to have some sails rigged up. More »
Is New Zealand Just California South?
You step into a big metal tube, it shakes around — not unlike a ride at Disneyland — they open the door, and besides all the people speaking with accents, the place you've arrived is not all that different from where you started.
Boat Drags Anchor, Goes onto Rocks in Mexico
On the night of February 27, the Bali 45 dragged her anchor and was driven onto the reef off Punta San Romualdo on the south side of the entrance to the bay.
Caption Contest(!)
Here's your March Caption Contest(!). Please be sure to check the April issue's Loose Lips for the winner.
A Reminder: The S.F. Sea Scouts Are Awesome
The SF Scouts runs two sailing vessels: Viking, sailed by high school-aged females, and Corsair, sailed by high school-aged males. The program focuses on sailing training on traditional whaleboats.
International (and Historic) Women Sailors
In honor of Sunday's International Women's Day, we wanted to make mention of a few sailors who stand on the mantle of history.
Reporting from the Bottom of the World
In the weeks before I flew to New Zealand, I would look to the west and south, and imagine that I could see the tiny islands hovering in the Pacific, well past the earth’s bulbous middle and deep into the far reaches of the planet. More »
Lessons Learned by 2019 PPJ First-Timers, Part 3: Having a Whale of a Time
After doing the Pacific Puddle Jump solo last year, Elana Connor wanted to share what first-time Jumpers learned in 2019 while sailing across the South Pacific. Don’t miss part one: provisioning, or part two: breakages. More »
The March Issue Is Out Today
Happy March, everyone. We’ve got your new issue of Latitude 38. Here’s what’s inside this month:
A Shout Out to the Parents and Volunteers
In this month’s Sightings, we take a moment to thank the countless volunteers who make junior sailing possible. More »
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