Posts Tagged ‘sailing records’
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.
Search for Captain Donald Lawson Suspended
The search for missing sailor Captain Donald Lawson off the coast of Acapulco has been suspended.
No One Aboard as Authorities Reach Donald Lawson’s ‘Defiant’
Mexican authorities have determined Lawson was not aboard 'Defiant' when they investigated the upturned trimaran.
No Sign of Donald Lawson As ‘Defiant’ Reportedly Spotted off Acapulco
Donald Lawson's capsized trimaran 'Defiant' has been located off the coast of Acapulco. Authorities have so far been unable to reach the vessel.
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.
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?
Kenichi Horie Completes Solo Pacific Crossing
Kenichi Horie has reached his destination, and in doing so has become the oldest person to sail solo across the Pacific.
ORMA 60 ‘Mighty Merloe’ Visits San Francisco Bay
The big tri 'Mighty Merloe' is visiting San Francisco Bay for a few weeks.
Ryan Finn Expected to Reach San Francisco Tomorrow
Singlehander Ryan Finn and his 36-ft proa Jzerro are getting closer to San Francisco.
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