Circumnavigators
Fear Arises for Captain Donald Lawson En Route From Acapulco to Baltimore
Captain Donald Lawson has not been heard from for eight days. It is believed he may not have engine power or an operational wind generator.
Bay Area Sailor Ronnie Simpson Qualifies for Global Solo Challenge
Bay Area sailor Ronnie Simpson has qualified for the inaugural Global Solo Challenge — a singlehanded, nonstop, around-the-world race.
All-Female Team Takes On Jules Verne Trophy
The first all-woman team is preparing to contest the Jules Verne Trophy in 2025.
Good Jibes #95: James Frederick on Finding Peace at Sea
James is a solo sailor who is currently circumnavigating onboard his 1965 Alberg 30 sloop 'Triteia', fully funded through weekly videos to his YouTube channel and the support of his patrons.
Kirsten Neuschäfer Takes Line Honors and Wins the 2022 Golden Globe Race
Kirsten Neuschäfer has won the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and has became the first woman to win a solo, round-the-world yacht race.
Trimaran ‘No Name’ — One Thing Leads to Another
When Stephen Wolf called our office and described a sailing adventure aboard his Trimaran 'No Name' in the '70s, we wanted to hear more.
Good Jibes #79: Sheila McCurdy and Mary Crowley on Remembering Diana Russell
This week’s host Moe Roddy is joined by Sheila McCurdy and Mary Crowley, two longtime sailors who now share a bond with the late Diana Russell.
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.
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