Circumnavigators
Good Jibes #136: Kristi and Bob Hanelt on Circumnavigating With ‘Skylark’
Kristi and Bob Hanelt sailed around the world from February 26, 1972, to July 20, 1974, covering 31,106 miles and 102 ports or anchorages aboard the 1930 Sparkman & Stephens-designed 'Skylark.'
‘Stad Amsterdam’ Is Out the Gate and Now Bound for Hawaii
The clipper ship 'Stad Amsterdam' headed out the Gate to continue her two-year circumnavigation.
A Directory of Planet-Lapping Ocean Races
In an attempt to keep up with the world's circumnavigation races, we have summarized eight of them to help us all keep track of who's racing around the world.
March Letters Notes Robin Lee Graham’s ‘Dove II’ for Sale — In 1982!
Robin Lee Graham's 'Dove II' was listed for sale in our October 1982 'Classy Classifieds'. It brings back great memories of great voyages in small boats.
It’s a Full Gale at Our Desk, But We’re Reefed Down and Carrying On
The West Coast sailing news comes through our office like the wind through the Golden Gate on a July day. Usually brisk and often gusty. This reefed-down version of a few of the stories should help keep it all comfortable.
Good Jibes #129: Stephen Wolf on Close Calls Sailing the World
Hear about the scariest places and encounters Stephen experienced on the water, and how he and his wife Margo stayed on good terms.
Latitude’s West Coast Circumnavigators’ List Is Growing
Have you ever thought about how many sailors circumnavigate the globe in their boats; who they are, what kind of boat they were on, when they sailed?
Good Jibes #127: Stephen Wolf on an Unplanned Circumnavigation
The adventure started in Gashouse Cove and hit every part of the world — without being a planned circumnavigation.
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.
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