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Sailor Cole Brauer Is Making History as the First U.S. Female to Race Solo Across the Globe: ‘It’s a...

Fifteen-foot waves crashed over the deck of Cole Brauer’s 40-foot racing yacht, First Light, in the turbulent Indian Ocean as she tried to maintain her balance in the cramped cockpit in the stern.

Family describes violent scene left behind on missing American couple’s yacht after alleged hijacking in Grenada

The family of two Americans who may have been killed after prison escapees allegedly hijacked their yacht in Grenada are clinging to hope the couple might be found alive.

Navy Team Win World’s Toughest Rowing Race After Crossing Atlantic

After 35 days, four hours and 30 minutes in their tiny boat, Captain Jim, the five men, known collectively as HMS Oardacious, were greeted on Wednesday (17 January 2024) by hundreds of people in Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour – the first land they had seen since December 13 2023, when they left the Canaries.

I Was 6 When My Father Decided We’d Sail Around The World

I Would Be Trapped On That Boat For Nearly A Decade. My parents’ narrative looked true, we seemed to be living a 'privileged' life. But the reality was very different.

Bob Bitchin

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Take The Good With The Bad!

So, the other night we were at a marina bash, and as it usually turns out, all the guys are hanging around discussing important...

The History Of The Seven Seas Cruising Association

When Jody & I sailed the world one of the first things we did was to join the SSCA. The Seven Seas Cruising Association....

Who The Heck Are The Nuts At Pyrate Radio?

If you’re old enough, you may recall the revolt against the evils of “Rock & Roll.” Movies like Footloose (1964) & Don’t Knock The Rock (1956) and Juke Box Rhythm (1959)...

All Cruisers Are Created Equal

It was an impromptu beach party in Antiqua. Eighteen cruisers from around the world had gathered to greet the New Year at a beach bistro. There...

The El Cid Marina and Resort…The Safest Marina This Side of Mexico!

Mention my name! For over 20 years Jody & I have stayed at the El Cid Marina & Resort. The marina there is one of...

Once around The USA in the 70’s

So this should be fun! Ya see, what I am going to try and do here is re-live an "Around the USA Harley Tour"...

You Can’t Plan A Keeper

Jody and I were sailing downwind through Sir Francis Drake Channel with our friends Tom and Sharon on Distant Star, their Hylas 54. It...

Doris & Steve Colgate – A Lifetime of Sailing

Introduction by Beth Oliver “Sailing changed my life,” is the most often heard statement in the Offshore Sailing School display each year at the US...

Feeling Nautical? Aumaris Jewelry Will Float Your Boat

Hector at Aumaris makes some of the best nautical jewelry there is! Yeah, okay, so I am a little prejudiced, as I actually helped develop...

Hawaii Hit or Miss

I spent the first few years living aboard based out of The Portofino Marina in Redondo Beach, California. And, about every other year, I...

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