Circumnavigators
Webb Chiles, and What Comes Next After Living an Epic Life
What sailors rarely talk about is what comes after the journey and the destination. What does one do once they've realized their goals? How do sailors with tens of thousands of ocean miles under their belts age with grace and purpose?
Happy Birthday to Circumnavigator Jeanne Socrates
Our favorite "marathon" sailor, Jeanne Socrates, who, at age 77, became the oldest woman to circumnavigate the world solo and unassisted, turned 80 this week.
Ronnie Simpson’s New Ride
"In October of 2023, I will be setting sail in the inaugural edition of the Global Solo Challenge race from Spain back to Spain."
Jack van Ommen Plans To Launch ‘Fleetwood III’
The newest iteration of 'Fleetwood', while not a Naja, is still a wooden kit boat — a 30-ft Waarschip.
Who Wants To Crew From Hawaii to Alaska?
If you have a few weeks up your sleeve and would like to do an ocean crossing, visit the Crew List page and apply to join the crew aboard 'Second Wind' to sail from Hawaii to Alaska.
ORMA 60 ‘Mighty Merloe’ Visits San Francisco Bay
The big tri 'Mighty Merloe' is visiting San Francisco Bay for a few weeks.
A Daysail With Paul Cayard and the Ocean Globe Race
We were pleased to join Paul Cayard and a group of nine guests and crew aboard Translated 9 us, a Sparkman & Stephens-designed ketch.
The Clipper Round the World Race to Sail Past San Francisco
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Clipper Round the World Race is back underway.
Kenichi Horie Will Depart Under the Golden Gate on Saturday
Kenichi Horie first sailed into San Francisco Bay in 1962 at age 23. Now he's getting ready to make the return trip.
Clipper Race Restarts in Philippines
It's been two years, but the Clipper Race is now continuing a race around the world.
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