Inside Cole Brauer’s Race Around the World
Twenty-nine-year-old Cole Brauer skyrocketed to fame after becoming the first female winner of the Bermuda 1-2 last year, then turning around, crossing the Atlantic, and setting off alone around the world in the Global Solo Challenge. In March, she finished second of 16 competitors and amassed half a million followers on social media in the process. SAIL Managing Editor Lydia Mullan worked on her historic campaign and offers an inside look.
Home is the Sailor
After inspiring generations of sailors with the tale of his circumnavigation in the beloved book Dove, Robin Lee Graham has moved on to a quieter kind of sailing. Some 60 years after his famous voyage, he’s found family, joy, and peace in the mountain lakes of Montana where Emma Garschagen caught up with him.
Solar Power
From panel construction to voltage regulation, technological advances are making onboard solar better than ever. SAIL Contributing Editor Nigel Calder offers expert advice on what to expect from the latest innovations in powering your boat.
Father Watch, Son Watch
Steve Titus and his son, Reece, signed on for the sail of a lifetime in the Clipper Race to punctuate two major milestones–one on the cusp of entering the workforce, the other retiring from it. Through the Roaring Forties from Fremantle to Newcastle, they faced seasickness and harsh conditions, but found adventure in spades.
Plus…cruising Newfoundland…SAIL’s BWI awards windfall…boat reviews of the Top 10 Best Boats Winners HH44 and Jeanneau Yachts 55…Eight bells for SAIL editor emeritus Patience Wales……a review of the Airmar DST810 Smart Multisensor…and more!
May 2024