
Massive Quake Off Russia Triggers Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka prompts Pacific-wide tsunami alerts and coastal evacuations.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka prompts Pacific-wide tsunami alerts and coastal evacuations.

We hadn’t dropped the chute in 2,000 miles since leaving Tahiti. The closer Maui inched, the more we felt invincible. Landfall does that. After days at sea, every south sea island is an intoxicating rebirth of the senses, a virginal stirring of the heart. Lahaina was all of that.

Off the coast of Oahu’s windward shore, a memorable sandbar beckons boats of all kinds.

James Frederick’s 32 days alone across the Pacific included 1,000 miles without a rudder.

An intrepid sailor transforms a modest Peterson 34 into a fast, efficient yacht bound for distant horizons.

The Pacific Cup yacht race, which starts in San Francisco and ends in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, has something for sailors of every stripe.

Five adventurers take on a mission to Hawaii’s remote northern islands to find a missing solo sailor.

A posse of pals on spring break in Hawaii join a jovial Frenchman aboard his 55-foot catamaran for an unbeatable surfing safari — with loads of surprises.

Fresh from a Pacific crossing, a Marine vet returns to California, buys and refits another vintage production boat, and sets sail on a bluewater adventure.

Setting sail from the Pacific Northwest, the crew of Roger Henry delight in the Big Island of Hawaii, The Palmyra Atoll and all the miles in between.

Voyaging: In an effort to discover for themselves why people don’t typically cruise among the islands, these sailors plot a course for Hawaiian ports not frequently visited by sailboats.

Rescuers headed into Hurricane Julio to save three men caught in the storm while sailing to Hawaii.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka prompts Pacific-wide tsunami alerts and coastal evacuations.

We hadn’t dropped the chute in 2,000 miles since leaving Tahiti. The closer Maui inched, the more we felt invincible. Landfall does that. After days at sea, every south sea island is an intoxicating rebirth of the senses, a virginal stirring of the heart. Lahaina was all of that.

Off the coast of Oahu’s windward shore, a memorable sandbar beckons boats of all kinds.

James Frederick’s 32 days alone across the Pacific included 1,000 miles without a rudder.

An intrepid sailor transforms a modest Peterson 34 into a fast, efficient yacht bound for distant horizons.

The Pacific Cup yacht race, which starts in San Francisco and ends in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, has something for sailors of every stripe.

Five adventurers take on a mission to Hawaii’s remote northern islands to find a missing solo sailor.

A posse of pals on spring break in Hawaii join a jovial Frenchman aboard his 55-foot catamaran for an unbeatable surfing safari — with loads of surprises.

Fresh from a Pacific crossing, a Marine vet returns to California, buys and refits another vintage production boat, and sets sail on a bluewater adventure.

Setting sail from the Pacific Northwest, the crew of Roger Henry delight in the Big Island of Hawaii, The Palmyra Atoll and all the miles in between.

Voyaging: In an effort to discover for themselves why people don’t typically cruise among the islands, these sailors plot a course for Hawaiian ports not frequently visited by sailboats.

Rescuers headed into Hurricane Julio to save three men caught in the storm while sailing to Hawaii.
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