Posts Tagged ‘Atlantic Ocean’
Message-in-a-Bottle Hunter Finds West Coast Sailor’s Message
In 2015, 17-year-old Tom Welch threw a message in a bottle overboard in the mid-Atlantic. It was found in February by the Message-In-a-Bottle Hunter.
Vendée Globe Finishers Face Light-Air Upwind Sailing
The Vendée Globe leaders are trying to stay both rested and alert as they count down the final miles to the finish.
Vendée Globe Rounds Cape Horn at Christmas
The first Vendée Globe competitors round Cape Horn four days ahead of the previous record.
US Racers Ronnie Simpson and Cole Brauer in South Atlantic in Global Solo Challenge
Ronnie Simpson, Cole Brauer and David Linger are a trio of Americans nearing the home stretch of the Global Solo Challenge singlehanded race around the world.
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.
Thrilling Cape Town Conclusion to The Ocean Race, Leg 2
After nearly 18 days of The Ocean Race, Leg 2, the top three boats were separated by less than half an hour as they reached Cape Town, South Africa.
‘Maserati’ Takes Line Honors and Record In RORC Transatlantic Race
Bay Area sailor Frank Slootman aboard his new MOD 70 'Snowflake' joined race winner Giovani Soldini on 'Maserati' in breaking the record in this 2,995-nm race.
Ryan Finn Rescued From Sinking Trimaran
Ryan Finn has been rescued from a sinking 44-ft custom trimaran in the Atlantic Ocean.
Mini Transats Resume Journey Across the Atlantic
The second leg of the Mini Transat race has begun in Las Palmas in the Canary Islands.
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