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Route du Rhum Sets Sail From Brittany to Guadeloupe
The record-breaking fleet of 138 solo sailors have now been at sea for about 48 hours in the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum.
Route du Rhum Start Postponed Until Wednesday
For the first time in Route du Rhum race history, the organizers have made the difficult decision to delay the start of the 3,543-mile race.
US Coast Guard Calls Out to Sailors for Help on Navigational Aids
Usually it's mariners calling the Coast Guard for help. Right now the tables have turned, and for the next few weeks the USCG is calling out for help from mariners.
A Question on New Zealand’s Immigration Policy for Returning Yachts
We recently received an email from a reader who was grappling with New Zealand's policy on returning yachts. Do you have any information?
Hurricane Roslyn Hammers Mexico’s West Coast
Hurricane Roslyn crossed Mexico's west coast between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán as a Category 3 hurricane at around 4:30 (PT) on Sunday morning.
Late-Season Tropical Storm Roslyn Poised to Strike Mexico as a Hurricane
A late-season tropical disturbance is looking to cross the Mexican coastline.
A Lot of Fleet Week Fog and Only a Little of the Blue Angels Air Show
Latitude 38's Nicki Bennett, managed to sneak out of work on Friday to watch the Blue Angels air show from on the water.
Mexico’s Southwest Braces Through the Rapidly Changing Hurricane Orlene
On Sunday, much of the state of Jalisco was in a state of alert, with a hurricane warning effective from San Blas to Mazatlán.
Good Anchors Help You Sleep Well at Night
What's your anchor setup to give you a good night's sleep? There are a lot of approaches to handle a wide variety of circumstances.
Hurricane Ian’s Coastal Catastrophe Amidst Improved Forecasting
The devastation from Hurricane Ian is still underway as it passes over Charleston, South Carolina. We hope to hear stories of miraculous luck and survival, but so far it looks as if boats and boating facilities took an enormous hit.
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