SIGHTINGS seaquel — continued headsail in all kinds of weather," said BHH crewman John Harold. "He’s physically fit and would rather pull up the anchor by hand than install a windlass." Berg has been sailing since the mid-1970s. Although stoic about his misfortune and eager to move on, Berg says, "I really can't imagine being away from the water." Who knows, maybe someone out there has a replacement boat to offer this deserving mariner. If so, email: editorial@latitude38.com. Our hearts go out to Berg, and we certainly hope he'll be out sailing again soon. — andy
cruiser undaunted by la paz accident Those new to the cruising scene are often deeply impressed by the supportive nature of sailing communities, especially in Mexico — and
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lovely ouessant Sadly, the lovely 38-ft Farallone Clipper Ouessant was unceremoniously Tboned May 17, while on starboard tack at the starting line of Sausalito YC's annual Women Skipper's Regatta. As you can see by the painful image below, the oncoming Catalina 30 Adventure was on port tack when it slammed into Ouessant, which is hull #14 of this venerable San Francisco-centric class. She was launched in 1957. After purchasing her two years ago, energetic young skipper Jennifer Hinkel made substantial upgrades to Ouessant, including all new rigging and a bright new