Olivia Wyatt let go of the shore in the summer of 2019, a decision slow to arrive that was part obsession, part dare, and part promise to herself. She readied herself and her sailboat, a 34-foot Ta Shing Panda named Juniper, for a solo Pacific crossing from San Diego to Honolulu. She was a …
The year is 1966, in the heart of Orange County, California, when White Seal is laid up in fiberglass, by hand, at the Jansen Marine Yacht Yard. Fresh off the production line at the height of a booming marine industry, the boat’s gelcoat and varnish shine under the Costa Mesa sun. The company is …
Caribbean sailors marked a milestone this past weekend as they celebrated the 50th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), a unique three-day event that draws a multigenerational fleet from St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and St. Maarten, as well as the …
Ever since the government started polluting our fuel with ethanol, I’ve agonized over how best to power the dinghies I use when cruising. I did experiment with an early version electric motor years ago but was not impressed, as the battery sometimes went flat with no warning. Since then I’ve …
Professional sailmaker and one-design champion Allan Terhune reflects on one of the most successful years of his career.
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Navigator Chris Lewis shares his view of the maxi yacht LawConnect’s thrilling win in the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race
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It has been a long, hard winter and the summer months can’t come soon enough. We wish we were in Lauderdale, soaking up the sunshine, blue skies, and warm temperatures. We’re dreaming up a trip to the sunshine state and you can too – We’re giving away 100 tickets to the FLIBS Prime Time Preview Day …
Sailors have a longstanding history with music. From ancient seafaring cultures to modern sailors, music has played a vital role in maritime life, offering solace, entertainment, and a means of communication. For those who also have a passion for music, bringing musical instruments on board adds an …
The wave roared up behind us, trying to push the big boat around, but she wasn’t having it. Instead, we surfed, speeding ahead and touching 14.4 knots, inspiring an enthusiastic “whoop whoop” from the crew. We had just hoisted the gennaker on the new Nautitech 48 Open in 20 knots of breeze outside …
We had stopped to snorkel at Cayo Sal in Cuba, and I grabbed my mask and fins to check on the anchor. This weather-beaten, low-lying island was a great example of sketchy charts and missing markers. Within feet of our hook were the remains of a 60-foot mast with the rigging wire still attached. I …