[December 7, 2012]
Post-Sandy: Update from the Staten Island Waterfront
For the Staten Island community—one of the hardest hit in Superstorm Sandy—recovery comes in small steps. The island’s marine sector has fared no differently. After Folly, a 39-foot aluminum pilothouse sloop owned by John and Kerry Pears, was flung two boatyards away, a recovery crane dismasted it during lifting. Amid the confusion, the couple filed this report about the island’s state of affairs since the storm struck the U.S. East Coast on October 29, 2012.
[November 27, 2012]
The Rescue of Bela Bartok
Due to a medical emergency, Bela Bartok, a Vindo 40, was abandoned during last summer's Singlehanded TransPac, but quick thinking, excellent seamanship, a Monitor windvane, and a lot of luck came together to save the boat.
[November 27, 2012]
Day 19 towards Cape Horn - Bright sun and good speed in more settled wind
After several overnight bands of squally rainclouds, with light winds in between, we've finally settled into a nice, sunny day with some white clouds around and fairly consistent good wind from the north.
[November 26, 2012]
Marion to Bermuda Race 2013
Thinking about racing to Bermuda next summer? Check out one of the Marion-Bermuda Race information sessions.
[November 16, 2012]
Disaster Relief Fund for Coast Guard Members Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Here's a way to give back to those who risk their lives saving others at sea.
[November 16, 2012]
Vendee Globe Drama
Four skippers are out of the running six days into this race around the world.
[November 14, 2012]
Tartan’s TV Trifecta
The Ohio sailboat builder sets sail on the little screen in three national broadcasts.
[November 14, 2012]
San Diego Sailing Exhibit Opens at the Hall of Champions
San Diego’s history in sailing, particularly the America’s Cup, is being honored in a new display on the lower floor of the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park.
[November 9, 2012]
Sailors Stephen Jones and Tanya Davies rescued in Pacific off Tonga
The sailors' 38-foot boat was knocked down in 30-foot seas.
[November 1, 2012]
New Propane-Powered Outboard Introduced
Lehr, which last winter introduced two small propane-powered outboards to much acclaim at the Miami International boat show, has expanded its product line with a 9.9-horsepower model.
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.
