Posts by Tim Henry
As Oakland Estuary Sees Improvement, Cities Around the Country Deal With Derelict Vessels
After a harrowing summer of what was dubbed a "pirate crime spree," the Oakland Estuary has undergone a significant cleanup, with more work to be done.
Latitude Nation Loves Their Dinghies and the Childhood Memories They Stir
Sailing a dinghy is an amplified and more connected version of the already extraordinary feeling, where speed/planing are almost on tap. But dinghies also beckon to one's childhood.
Judge Rules Boaters Have “No Constitutional Right” to Anchor in Richardson Bay
In what has the potential to be a landmark ruling, a federal judge ruled that boaters do not have a constitutional right to anchor on Richardson Bay.
More Information, and a Correction, About Anchoring in the Port of Los Angeles
Latitude made a mistake and used poor wording in our original story about the Port of Los Angeles. We are happy to report that cruisers can anchor for a short stay inside the Port of L.A.'s waters.
Red Rock, the Least-Famous Island in San Francisco Bay, Has a $25 Million Price Tag
Is Red Rock art, yet another symbol of extravagant wealth run amok, or just a slice of nature to be avoided and admired as we sail by?
Can Cruisers Anchor in the Port of Los Angeles?
The Port of Los Angeles is the largest seaport in the United States. Is there room for sailors to cruise in and drop the hook?
Looking for the Unique Ketch ‘Arpege/La Creuse’
The boat is a unique ketch that my dad — Jean Filloux — designed himself with a naval architect friend at Sparkman & Stephens to be built with a first-of-its-kind manufacturing method that Jean came up with.
Santa Barbara Considers Closing Part of its Anchorage
A few weeks ago, 'Latitude 38' received a letter expressing concern about Santa Barbara's plan to reduce or completely close part of the city's free anchorages along its beachfront over concern for underwater infrastructure.
Should We All Be Worried About Spade Rudders?
Reading about 'Lucky Dog's dilemma in the October issue brought up the core reason why she was almost abandoned in the first place: the loss of her spade rudder.
Two America’s Cup Anniversaries Have Come and Gone
Losing the America's Cup was the best thing that could have ever happened to it, though there will forever be a debate about the soul of the event.
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