Circumnavigators
Kirsten Neuschäfer Awarded Cruising Club of America’s Blue Water Medal
Kirsten Neuschäfer has been awarded the Cruising Club of America's Blue Water Medal for 2023, in recognition of her 235-day solo circumnavigation aboard her Cape George 36, 'Minnehaha.'
Ronnie Simpson Planning Pit Stop for Repairs in Hobart, Australia
Ronnie Simpson is running in third place in the Global Solo Challenge but makes the difficult decision to stop for repairs.
What’s the Latest on Jack van Ommen and ‘Fleetwood III’?
Jack van Ommen says he's nearing the end of his third Fleetwood's repairs, and, it seems, the end of his love for the lapstrake, plywood-paneled boat.
Richmond Yacht Club Member John Arnold Starts Leg 4 of the Clipper Race Today
The 40,000-mile Clipper Yacht Race started in England in September. The fleet is currently in Fremantle and starting its fourth leg today.
Great Pumpkin Regatta Nautical Trivia Quiz Solved
We hope you are challenged, entertained, and educated by our short story question-style trivia questions.
Ronnie Simpson Set to Start Global Solo Challenge
The West Coast's own Ronnie Simpson is set to hit the starting line for the inaugural Global Solo Challenge — a nonstop, singlehanded round-the-world race via the three Great Capes.
Who’s Heading South in the Baja Ha-Ha? Part 3
Just when you thought you'd learned about all the interesting people joining this year's Baja Ha-Ha, we bring you another bunch.
A Short Film About Webb Chiles, With a Few Corrections
It was a thrill to hear from Webb Chiles a few weeks ago, with some exciting news to share.
Patagonia Hosts Crew of ‘Hōkūleʻa’
Held together by six miles of rope with no nuts, no bolts, and no screws, the Hōkūleʻa‘ is an oceangoing canoe tethered together by trust, tradition, and Polynesian culture. Several of the crew who arrived in San Francisco on September 24 assembled Wednesday night at a San Francisco Patagonia retail store to share stories about their experience as navigators with the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) and raise funds for their community at home in Hawaii, rebuilding after the fires. More »
Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge Near Homer, Alaska, and the End of a First Leg
After more than 20 days at sea, Randall Reeves, Harmon Shragge and 'Moli' are nearing Homer, Alaska, and the conclusion of the first stage of their "wrong way" multi-leg circumnavigation of the Americas.
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