Posts Tagged ‘Circumnavigators’
There’s Always Something Interesting in the Classy Classifieds
How to solve the annual shopping challenge without going to the mall.
Jeanne Socrates Is Still Singlehanding Across the Oceans
Jeanne Socrates was leaving to singlehand her 38-ft sloop 'Nereida' to French Polynesia and beyond.
Randall Reeves, Harmon Shragge and ‘Moli’ Departing for Alaska
Bay Area sailors and adventurers Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge are preparing to head north for more high-latitude sailing.
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.
The Sailing Books That Made Us
Just to be clear, my telling you about my favorite sailing book — yet again — is an attempt to get you to tell us about your favorite sailing book. Can you say why it's your favorite? Can you say how it "made you" the sailor that you are?
Good Jibes #59: Randall Reeves Shares His Figure 8 Voyage
Randall Reeeves is the first person to complete the 40,000-nautical-mile Figure 8 Voyage singlehanded. Hear the story of how he managed such a voyage, and more.
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?
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Books Recommended by Our Good Jibes Guests
There's no shortage of great books for sailors. Our podcast guests have some favorites that inspired their sailing dreams.
Webb Chiles Reflects on His 80th Birthday
Happy Birthday to Webb Chiles, a remarkable sailor, a singlehanding legend, and a gentleman.
Jeanne Socrates Cruises Through the West Coast
One of our favorite singlehanders is on a whirlwind West Coast tour — but not by boat.
“The reason for being in the Bay Area was an invitation to Cruising Club of America’s awards dinner on Wednesday [December 4] evening, where I was presented with their special recognition award for my fourth circumnavigation,” Socrates wrote us in an email. More »
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