[January 23, 2013]
Sail Polynesia in the Tahiti Pearl Regatta
Fun-loving racers fantasize about such idyllic circumstances as these: a sunny day, emerald waters, warm breezes—the perfect conditions for a downwind run. What else could you possibly need in the most storied islands of the South Pacific, the Societies?
[January 23, 2013]
Shackleton Epic to Depart From Elephant Island on January 23rd
Expedition honoring the centenary of the “Greatest Survival Story” is due to commence in Antarctica’s Southern Ocean at 2100 GMT/UTC on 23 January.
[January 22, 2013]
Good Times for Tartan and C&C Yachts
Fairport Harbor-based Tartan and C&C Yachts is on the rebound with a new owner.
[January 8, 2013]
2012 Maritime Heroes Award
Don Backe, founder of Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating, is the winner of the 2012 Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award.
[January 3, 2013]
Friendship 36: A New Sailboat from Ted Fontaine
Ted Fontaine's new cold-molded Friendship 36 will draw a mere 32 inches to accommodate shallow harbors.
[January 3, 2013]
Discovery 57
On the English-built Discovery 57, everything is led and arranged so an experienced couple can easily operate the boat.
[January 2, 2013]
A Final Passage to “Cloud Nine”
Roger Swanson, the self-described “pig farmer” from Minnesota who became one of the world’s most accomplished long-distance voyagers, passed away on Christmas Day after a tough bout with cancer. He was 81.
[December 21, 2012]
Seized Argentinian Tall Ship Leaves Ghana
Argentinian navy vessel detained over U.S. "vulture fund" claim is released after international court ruling.
[December 17, 2012]
AMVER Ship Rescues Two Canadians Near Bermuda
Two Canadian sailors are safely aboard the AMVER-participating ship SMT Bontrup after requiring medical evacuation from their 34-foot sloop 260 miles northwest of Bermuda on Wednesday, December 12, 2012.
[December 10, 2012]
Overfishing: What Sailors Should Know
The fallout from depleted fish stocks is complicated, but the path to recovery and the choices you can make aren’t. From our December 2012 issue.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
