Posts by Andy Turpin
Canadian Sailors Rescue Typhoon Survivor
Thai barge worker Thar Hlaing floated for four days before being rescued by Canadian cruisers George Juri and Grit Chiu. Not surprisingly, one of the first things he did after getting warm and dry was fall asleep. More »
Lending Club 2 Smokin’ Toward Hawaii
When your intent is to break a prestigious ocean crossing record, picking the perfect ‘go’ date is, of course, crucial. It appears that Renaud Laplanche and Ryan Breymaier’s instincts were spot-on Wednesday morning, when they made the unexpected decision to withdraw their 105-ft maxi tri Lending Club 2 from the Transpac (before they’d even started) and instead pursue the outright Los Angeles-to-Honolulu record independently. More »
Lending Club 2 Will Go It Alone
The right tool for the job? If weather conditions cooperate, Laplanche and Breymaier are hopeful that they can set a new L.A.-to-Honolulu record.
© 2015 Mark Lloyd Images
The Transpac lost one of its most high-profile entries today, as Lending Club 2‘s co-skippers, Renaud Laplanche and Ryan Breymaier, have decided to preempt their scheduled Saturday start and leave at noon today, independently, in order to take advantage of favorable winds being generated by a low pressure system. More »
First Transpac Starters Head to Hawaii Today
The first of four Transpac starts will take place at 1 p.m. today off Point Fermin, the southernmost point of San Pedro, just outside Los Angeles Harbor. With moderate westerly breeze of 12 to 16 knots predicted in the Catalina Channel, Divisions 7 and 8 (each containing 11 boats) may gain some advantage over later starters on their 2,225-mile sprint to Honolulu, as some forecasting models show winds diminishing mid-week. More »
Stan Honey Injured in Transatlantic Race
Upon arrival at the finish, the crew of Phaedo3 jumps for joy. They didn’t win in class or fleet, but that was secondary to recording four 600-mile days.
© 2015 Rachel Jasperson
Although yet to be officially ratified, during the final days of the 5,800-mile Transatlantic Race Jim and Kristy Clark’s 100-ft supermaxi Comanche laid claim to being the world’s fastest monohull, having clocked more than 618 miles in 24 hours. More »
What’s Up With Cabo Fuel Prices?
Lying at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is a logical stop for cruisers when heading both south and north. But a new fuel dock charge there has some sailors fuming. More »
Whales Inside the Bay
As smart as they are, migrating whales occasionally get disoriented and enter the Bay.
© Joanne Martin & Erika Janke
For school-aged kids lucky enough to be invited aboard the German Frers-designed 46-ft sloop Golden Bear, a San Francisco Bay daysail is always a very special experience. More »
First American Female to Solo Nonstop?
One of the challenges that many singlehanders face during long, lonely passages is how to keep themselves amused. Donna Lange has got that issue covered. An accomplished singer-songwriter, she never goes offshore without her trusty guitar. More »
Skidding in Sideways?
Sam’s Anchor Cafe in Tiburon is always a popular pit stop for boaters on summer weekends. But for obvious reasons, ‘front row’ parking is currently not advised for keelboats.
© Art Hartinger
When we first saw this snapshot from the July Fourth weekend, we were reminded of a quote by flamboyant author Hunter S. More »
A Jaw-Dropping Mix of Old and New
This shot, which was uploaded from Dorade this morning, proves that at least part of her Atlantic crossing thus far has been wet and wild. Describing Saturday’s conditions, Captain Ben Galloway wrote: "Before long, we found ourselves hurtling down a wave at over 18 knots, in 27 knots of wind and decided it was time take down some of the sails." More »
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