Circumnavigators
Headwinds Facing Captain Donald Lawson and ‘Mighty Merloe/Defiant’
Captain Donald Lawson has hit severe headwinds in his quest to convert 'Mighty Merloe,' now named 'Defiant,' into a singlehanded, record-breaking machine.
Good Jibes #77: Lin Pardey on Storytelling for Sailors
Lin is sharing updates from her sailing life over the past year, including her recent induction into the National Sailing Hall of Fame, and her new course, "Storytelling for Sailors."
The Ocean Race and 11th Hour Racing
The Ocean Race starts next Sunday, January 15, with Bay Area sailor Bill Erkelens on the team as chief operating officer.
Duos in Globe 40 Round Cape Horn
Sailing in the Globe 40 race, the doublehanded Class 40s have finished a marathon leg of ocean racing and arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Solo Racer Rescued; Orcas Attack Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Tapio Lehtinen took to his liferaft when his Gaia 36 sank.
Not Much Clarity on New Zealand’s Yacht Immigration Rules
An appeal to NZ's Ministry of Immigration, which was supported by many of the local marine businesses, was declined.
An Update on Jack van Ommen as ‘Fleetwood lll’ Nears Completion
Van Ommen says his next challenge is to recover his expenses from the seller, who, by previous accounts, knowingly misrepresented the condition of the boat.
Good Jibes: Jeanne Socrates on Circumnavigating at Any Age
Jeanne is the oldest person to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world via the Southern Ocean’s Five Great Capes, and is also the first woman to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world from North America.
November’s Latitude 38 Is on the Docks Tomorrow!
Happy Halloween, and welcome to November's 'Latitude 38.' We know we're teasing, but check out the preview below, then set your alarm to go get your copy first thing tomorrow!
Dawn Riley, Larry Ellison Inducted Into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame
The America's Cup Hall of Fame ceremony is back in New York City, as the Herreshoff Museum inducted Dawn Riley, Dirk Kramers and Larry Ellison.
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