Posts by Christine Weaver
Vendée Globe Roars Through the Forties
Jean Le Cam on board Yes We Cam! is continuing his ultra-impressive Vendée Globe. He's waiting on a jury decision as to how much redress he will receive after rescuing PRB’s Kevin Escoffier.
Long Beach Yacht Club’s Stars+Stripes Withdraws from America’s Cup 36
It's official — America's Cup 36 Challenger Stars+Stripes won't be headed to Auckland from Long Beach later this month.
A Solo Yacht Delivery on Friday the 13th
I actually collided with two buoys in the dark. Two! How lucky can I get? I mean collided. Bent the pulpit a bit.
Vendée Globe Sees Dramatic Rescue on the High Seas
The 61-year-old Jean Le Cam has now added a rescue at sea to his stat sheet for this edition of the solo nonstop around-the-world Vendée Globe race.
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December and Holiday Yacht Racing Preview
If you think that December's calendar is the sparsest for regattas, you'd be correct — except in 2020.
Solo Sailor in Distress in Vendée Globe
Kevin Escoffier, positioned some 550 miles southwest of Cape Town in the Vendée Globe solo nonstop around-the-world race, has triggered his distress beacon.
Jules Verne Impromptu Race Around the World
Two 105-ft foiling maxi-trimarans have slipped away under the cloak of darkness to join the fun. Departing their docks in France overnight…
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SailGP to Skip the US in 2021
On Monday, SailGP announced an updated schedule for the first half of its second season. The opening events will now happen in Bermuda and Taranto, Italy.
Berkeley Yacht Club Midwinters Kick Off
It was almost 'Goldilocks' weather for the Berkeley Midwinters — not too hot, not too cold, but juuust right! The sun was shining, the air was clear and breathable, and there was wind.
Checking into Mexico in Cabo San Lucas
A lot of sailors are under the impression that checking into Mexico in Cabo San Lucas is impossible or difficult. There are a few changes in the procedure for checking in there.
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