Posts Tagged ‘Ocean Racing’
The Ocean Race Fleet Nears Cape Horn Only Minutes Apart
Half a month and several thousand miles of sailing later, however, the entire four-boat Ocean Race fleet is sailing within sight of one another on their way to Cape Horn.
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.
‘Maxi Edmond de Rothschild’ Begins Jules Vernes Trophy Attempt
Another assault on the 40-day, 23-hour circumnavigation record began on Sunday.
From Racing to Cruising: News Bites Ahead of a Sunny Weekend
Just a couple of sailing snippets…
11th Hour Racing Leading at the Start of The Ocean Race
The Ocean Race, formerly the Volvo Ocean Race, started Sunday in Alicante, Spain, for the first leg of the 32,000-mile round-the-world race. Five red-hot, foiling IMOCA 60s, including American entry 11th Hour Racing, were on the line.
Around the World In 29 Months: Holly Williams’ Clipper Race
In this month's magazine we share the story of Holly Williams — a surgeon and a sailor who refused to choose between the two.
Is Offshore Cruising or Racing More Fun?
Some people only race and others only cruise. Some know how to enjoy both. Jimmy Peter is one of those who relays the differences.
Good Jibes With Fred Huffman on the Powerful Past of West Coast Sailing
Fred Huffman has been sailing as long as he can remember, and has raced across oceans more times than you can count.
2022 Bermuda Race — A Final Hurrah for Stan and Sally Honey on ‘Illusion’
Sally and Stan Honey are sailing their last hurrah — the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race aboard their Cal 40, 'Illusion,' before transitioning to the 'dark side.'
Steve Fossett’s Former ORMA 60 ‘Lakota’ Attacked off Yemen
Another ORMA 60 trimaran survives danger on the high seas while sailing back to the Med from the Philippines.
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