The giant trimaran that holds the round-the-world sailing record, with the speed to hop from weather system to weather system, and the even largersuddenly crippledtrimaran that is out there now trying to beat that record . . .Are fragile, says Stan Honey. The premise is to build a china cup that is extraordinarily fast in flat water and 25 knots of breeze. You use the boats
In an age of instant knowledge, its rare to hear of places that are still undiscovered. This past summer, however, I had the opportunity to explore a cruising ground that, at least to the Western world, is still undiscovered: Montenegros Gulf of Kotor.For years, Montenegro was considered out of bounds for Western sailors. With a population of 650,000roughly the size of Baltimorethe
Drop your hook in crystal clear turquoise water, walk these white sandy beaches under the bright warm sun and blue sky, and you might just think you are somewhere deep in the Bahamas or Caribbean. Its hard to believe the Dry Tortugas, my favorite sailing destination in Florida, is only 70 miles west of Key West.It was 2000 on a warm September evening when my wife, Desir, my sister Jane,
Drop your hook in crystal clear turquoise water, walk these white sandy beaches under the bright warm sun and blue sky, and you might just think you are somewhere deep in the Bahamas or Caribbean. Its hard to believe the Dry Tortugas, my favorite sailing destination in Florida, is only 70 miles west of Key West.It was 2000 on a warm September evening when my wife, Desir, my sister Jane,
There are many different ways to embarrass yourself while sailing. Having fenders hanging over your topsides or large scallops in your mainsail between the slides are two popular examples. Another is to use improper radio procedures. This demonstrates your incompetence not only to those who can see you, but to everyone within 20 miles.I am constantly frustrated by the poor procedures I
Tiny flippers propelling them forward through loose sand, forty-four newly hatched Black Sea Turtles, raised their heads as if sniffing or listening to the waves, and scrambled down the steep dune into a daunting pounding surf. It was just before sunset, December 30, on a long stretch of undeveloped beach outside Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, (Mexico). More than 30 adults and children, local
To Tony Smith, the word “retirement” doesn’t have quite the same connotation it might have for less energetic people. There’ll be no pottering around in the garden for this longtime boatbuilder and designer. Instead, Tony and his wife Sue are heading for the Pacific Northwest, towing a 28ft Telstar trimaran that’s been modified for an unusual cruise.For nearly 30 years Tony owned
To Tony Smith, the word “retirement” doesn’t have quite the same connotation it might have for less energetic people. There’ll be no pottering around in the garden for this longtime boatbuilder and designer. Instead, Tony and his wife Sue are heading for the Pacific Northwest, towing a 28ft Telstar trimaran that’s been modified for an unusual cruise.For nearly 30 years Tony owned
You know you are in for a different kind of cruising experience when a) the guide book says: Do not go ashore onto either of the Koh Liang islands. They are sites for the collection of swallows nests to make birds nest soup. They are patrolled by local Thais armed with automatic weapons; and b) the charter base manager (ours was Andy Middleton, who runs the Sunsail base in Langkawi, Malaysia)
You know you are in for a different kind of cruising experience when a) the guide book says: Do not go ashore onto either of the Koh Liang islands. They are sites for the collection of swallows nests to make birds nest soup. They are patrolled by local Thais armed with automatic weapons; and b) the charter base manager (ours was Andy Middleton, who runs the Sunsail base in Langkawi, Malaysia)
Vlogger, author and veteran bluewater sailor Patrick Childress passed away yesterday after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19. He and his wife, Rebecca, both came down
Digital Yacht has announced that all of its wireless AIS and wireless NMEA servers are now compatible with the AIS feature added to the Navionics
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It’s been a season full of disappointments for sailors as race after race have been cancelled, but some sailing centers are using their clean slates
The breeze kicks up. The boat digs in, and I tighten my grip on the mainsheet. It’s overcast but warm. The slate-blue water around me
The National Sailing Hall of Fame and America’s Cup Hall of Fame have announced a collaboration to bring a new location of the America’s Cup
As states begin to lift restrictions on gathering and marinas open back up, many sailing programs are still wary, especially since sailors from different households
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Sailing might not be the first pastime that comes to mind when you think of extreme sports, but that’s not to say risks don’t abound.
Luxury performance-cruising isn’t entirely new. You can go fast and still be comfortable. You can even race if you make the right tradeoffs—or so says
