Timothy Henry

1 week ago | latitude38.com | Timothy Henry

This month’s Sightings features a heartfelt story by Los Angeles resident Adam Kline about unimaginable loss — both from the horrific L.A. fires, and from illness — followed by unimaginable generosity in the wake of tragedy. Unfortunately, we made a mistake in the layout of the story and accidentally swapped a photo from another Sightings story. This kind of mistake is always embarrassing, but it’s especially glaring given the heavy content in Adam’s story. We sincerely apologize for the error.

1 week ago | latitude38.com | Timothy Henry

Here’s a personal question for you, Latitude Nation: What are some notable mistakes, mishaps or misfortunes that you’ve had while sailing or messing about with boats? What was silly and ridiculous? What was serious and sobering? What mistakes have led to demonstrably improved seamanship? What mistakes are legendary to you? Are you a trial-and-error type sailor and learner with an “If it’s gonna happen, it’s gonna happen out there” attitude? Or are you a meticulous planner?

1 month ago | latitude38.com | Timothy Henry

We are not alone in the universe!On February 26, a USCG/Department of Homeland Security press release read: Coast Guard encounters over a dozen aliens off the coast of southern California. How was this not bigger news? After centuries of speculation and generations of fiction imagining other worlds and new beings, suddenly — on a Tuesday morning — the Coast Guard made first contact somewhere off SoCal. Will the world ever be the same?

Jan 10, 2025 | latitude38.com | Timothy Henry

After gut-wrenching video of waves peeling through Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor during Christmas week showed boats thrashing and snapping their cleats, causing some $25 million in damage to harbor infrastructure and sinking 12 boats (including at least one liveaboard), a few readers shared their experiences of being docked inside the 1,000-plus-slip marina. “We were there for the Tsunamis. Isn’t [it] about time a more protected entrance was installed?

Nov 22, 2024 | latitude38.com | Timothy Henry

For 20 years, a dedicated group of parents and coaches in Ensenada have been teaching kids to sail and race in a fleet of donated boats and equipment. They’ve been producing incredible results and growing both youth and adult sailing. But as a grassroots, shoestring-budget organization, they need a little help from the community. The Asociación de Vela de Baja California, A. C., (translation: Baja Sailing Association) has been operating out of Hotel Coral y Marina on the weekends for two decades.