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Latitudes and Attitudes magazine, a publication focused on the cruising lifestyle, transitioned to new ownership under Kyle Media in 2022.2:04 Originally founded in 1996 by Bob Bitchin, the magazine now publishes six issues annually, up from its traditional quarterly schedule.0:54 Content includes cruiser-submitted stories, technical tips, safety discussions, and culinary advice, with a format consisting of 60 to 70 percent editorial content and 30 to 40 percent advertising.4:41 The publication maintains a print presence in bookstores and marine retailers, alongside a digital version for cruisers without permanent mailing addresses.7:12 Beyond publishing, the organization hosts "Share the Sail" flotilla events, which allow participants to charter cabins on group trips to destinations like the Abacos and the British Virgin Islands.8:06 The magazine actively partners with the Young Cruisers Association to highlight younger sailors and diverse vessel types, including power cats and trawlers, to broaden the appeal of the cruising lifestyle beyond the traditional demographic of retired boaters.10:43

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